Subtract 20/50 from 8/27
8/27 - 20/50 is -14/135.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
8/27 = 8 × 50/27 × 50 = 400/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
20/50 = 20 × 27/50 × 27 = 540/1350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
400/1350 - 540/1350 = 400 - 540/1350 = -140/1350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -14/135
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