Subtract 50/81 from 14/27
14/27 - 50/81 is -8/81.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 81 is 81
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 81 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 3 = 81,
14/27 = 14 × 3/27 × 3 = 42/81 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 1 = 81,
50/81 = 50 × 1/81 × 1 = 50/81 - Subtract the two like fractions:
42/81 - 50/81 = 42 - 50/81 = -8/81
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