Subtract 27/50 from 9/27
9/27 - 27/50 is -31/150.
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,
9/27 = 9 × 50/27 × 50 = 450/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
27/50 = 27 × 27/50 × 27 = 729/1350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
450/1350 - 729/1350 = 450 - 729/1350 = -279/1350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/150
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