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Subtract 7/50 from 2/27

2/27 - 7/50 is -89/1350.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 50 = 1350,
    2/27 = 2 × 50/27 × 50 = 100/1350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
    7/50 = 7 × 27/50 × 27 = 189/1350
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    100/1350 - 189/1350 = 100 - 189/1350 = -89/1350

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