Subtract 14/50 from 2/27, Solve 2/27

Subtract 14/50 from 2/27

2/27 - 14/50 is -139/675.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350
For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 50 = 1350,
2/27 = 2 × 50/27 × 50 = 100/1350
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
14/50 = 14 × 27/50 × 27 = 378/1350
Subtract the two like fractions:
100/1350 - 378/1350 = 100 - 378/1350 = -278/1350
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -139/675

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