Subtract 8/50 from 3/27
3/27 - 8/50 is -11/225.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
3/27 = 3 × 50/27 × 50 = 150/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
8/50 = 8 × 27/50 × 27 = 216/1350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/1350 - 216/1350 = 150 - 216/1350 = -66/1350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/225
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