Subtract 9/27 from 15/50, Solve 15/50

Subtract 9/27 from 15/50

15/50 - 9/27 is -1/30.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 27 is 1350

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350
For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
15/50 = 15 × 27/50 × 27 = 405/1350
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 50 = 1350,
9/27 = 9 × 50/27 × 50 = 450/1350
Subtract the two like fractions:
405/1350 - 450/1350 = 405 - 450/1350 = -45/1350
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/30

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