Subtract 12/27 from 7/50
7/50 - 12/27 is -137/450.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
7/50 = 7 × 27/50 × 27 = 189/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 50 = 1350,
12/27 = 12 × 50/27 × 50 = 600/1350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
189/1350 - 600/1350 = 189 - 600/1350 = -411/1350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -137/450
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