Subtract 8/50 from 6/27, Solve 6/27

Subtract 8/50 from 6/27

6/27 - 8/50 is 14/225.

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,
6/27 = 6 × 50/27 × 50 = 300/1350
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
8/50 = 8 × 27/50 × 27 = 216/1350
Subtract the two like fractions:
300/1350 - 216/1350 = 300 - 216/1350 = 84/1350
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 14/225

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