Subtract 48/27 from 1/25
1st number: 1/25, 2nd number: 1 21/27
1/25 - 48/27 is -391/225.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 27 is 675
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 675 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 27 = 675,
1/25 = 1 × 27/25 × 27 = 27/675 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 25 = 675,
48/27 = 48 × 25/27 × 25 = 1200/675 - Subtract the two like fractions:
27/675 - 1200/675 = 27 - 1200/675 = -1173/675 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -391/225
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