Subtract 27/21 from 20/25
1st number: 20/25, 2nd number: 1 6/21
20/25 - 27/21 is -17/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 21 is 525
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 21 = 525,
20/25 = 20 × 21/25 × 21 = 420/525 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 25 = 525,
27/21 = 27 × 25/21 × 25 = 675/525 - Subtract the two like fractions:
420/525 - 675/525 = 420 - 675/525 = -255/525 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/35
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