Subtract 14/25 from 4/27
427 - 1425 is -278675.
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,
427 = 4 × 2527 × 25 = 100675 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 27 = 675,
1425 = 14 × 2725 × 27 = 378675 - Subtract the two like fractions:
100675 - 378675 = 100 - 378675 = -278675
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