Subtract 5/25 from 2/27
2/27 - 5/25 is -17/135.
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,
5/25 = 5 × 27/25 × 27 = 135/675 - Subtract the two like fractions:
50/675 - 135/675 = 50 - 135/675 = -85/675 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/135
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