Subtract 3/27 from 2/50
2/50 - 3/27 is -16/225.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
2/50 = 2 × 27/50 × 27 = 54/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 50 = 1350,
3/27 = 3 × 50/27 × 50 = 150/1350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
54/1350 - 150/1350 = 54 - 150/1350 = -96/1350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -16/225
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