Subtract 42/27 from 4/50, Solve 4/50

Subtract 42/27 from 4/50

1^st number: 4/50, 2^nd number: 1 15/27

4/50 - 42/27 is -332/225.

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,
4/50 = 4 × 27/50 × 27 = 108/1350
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 50 = 1350,
42/27 = 42 × 50/27 × 50 = 2100/1350
Subtract the two like fractions:
108/1350 - 2100/1350 = 108 - 2100/1350 = -1992/1350
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -332/225

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