Subtract 72/27 from 4/25
1st number: 4/25, 2nd number: 2 18/27
4/25 - 72/27 is -188/75.
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,
4/25 = 4 × 27/25 × 27 = 108/675 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 25 = 675,
72/27 = 72 × 25/27 × 25 = 1800/675 - Subtract the two like fractions:
108/675 - 1800/675 = 108 - 1800/675 = -1692/675 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -188/75
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