Subtract 50/45 from 4/27, Solve 4/27

Subtract 50/45 from 4/27

1^st number: 4/27, 2^nd number: 1 5/45

4/27 - 50/45 is -26/27.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 45 is 135

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135
For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
4/27 = 4 × 5/27 × 5 = 20/135
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 3 = 135,
50/45 = 50 × 3/45 × 3 = 150/135
Subtract the two like fractions:
20/135 - 150/135 = 20 - 150/135 = -130/135
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -26/27

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