Subtract 1/75 from 4/27
4/27 - 1/75 is 91/675.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 75 is 675
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 675 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 25 = 675,
4/27 = 4 × 25/27 × 25 = 100/675 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 9 = 675,
1/75 = 1 × 9/75 × 9 = 9/675 - Subtract the two like fractions:
100/675 - 9/675 = 100 - 9/675 = 91/675
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