Subtract 7/25 from 5/27
5/27 - 7/25 is -64/675.
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,
5/27 = 5 × 25/27 × 25 = 125/675 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 27 = 675,
7/25 = 7 × 27/25 × 27 = 189/675 - Subtract the two like fractions:
125/675 - 189/675 = 125 - 189/675 = -64/675
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