Subtract 21/27 from 8/50
8/50 - 21/27 is -139/225.
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,
8/50 = 8 × 27/50 × 27 = 216/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 50 = 1350,
21/27 = 21 × 50/27 × 50 = 1050/1350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
216/1350 - 1050/1350 = 216 - 1050/1350 = -834/1350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -139/225
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