Subtract 27/50 from 3/9
3/9 - 27/50 is -31/150.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 50 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 50 = 450,
3/9 = 3 × 50/9 × 50 = 150/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
27/50 = 27 × 9/50 × 9 = 243/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/450 - 243/450 = 150 - 243/450 = -93/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/150
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