Subtract 21/25 from 2/27
2/27 - 21/25 is -517/675.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 25 is 675
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 675 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 25 = 675,
2/27 = 2 × 25/27 × 25 = 50/675 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 27 = 675,
21/25 = 21 × 27/25 × 27 = 567/675 - Subtract the two like fractions:
50/675 - 567/675 = 50 - 567/675 = -517/675
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