Answers

Subtract 2/27 from 75/25

1^st number: 3 0/25, 2^nd number: 2/27

75/25 - 2/27 is 79/27.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. 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
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 27 = 675,
   75/25 = 75 × 27/25 × 27 = 2025/675
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 25 = 675,
   2/27 = 2 × 25/27 × 25 = 50/675
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2025/675 - 50/675 = 2025 - 50/675 = 1975/675
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 79/27
6. In mixed form: 225/27

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