Subtract 8/50 from 27/3, Solve 9 0/3

Subtract 8/50 from 27/3

1^st number: 9 0/3, 2^nd number: 8/50

27/3 - 8/50 is 221/25.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 50 is 150

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 50 = 150,
27/3 = 27 × 50/3 × 50 = 1350/150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
8/50 = 8 × 3/50 × 3 = 24/150
Subtract the two like fractions:
1350/150 - 24/150 = 1350 - 24/150 = 1326/150
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 221/25
In mixed form: 821/25

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