Subtract 27/3 from 5/50, Solve 5/50

Subtract 27/3 from 5/50

1^st number: 5/50, 2^nd number: 9 0/3

5/50 - 27/3 is -89/10.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
5/50 = 5 × 3/50 × 3 = 15/150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 50 = 150,
27/3 = 27 × 50/3 × 50 = 1350/150
Subtract the two like fractions:
15/150 - 1350/150 = 15 - 1350/150 = -1335/150
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -89/10

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