Subtract 50/8 from 2/27, Solve 2/27

Subtract 50/8 from 2/27

1^st number: 2/27, 2^nd number: 6 2/8

2/27 - 50/8 is -667/108.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 8 is 216

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
2/27 = 2 × 8/27 × 8 = 16/216
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
50/8 = 50 × 27/8 × 27 = 1350/216
Subtract the two like fractions:
16/216 - 1350/216 = 16 - 1350/216 = -1334/216
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -667/108

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