Subtract 14/25 from 8/27
8/27 - 14/25 is -178/675.
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,
8/27 = 8 × 25/27 × 25 = 200/675 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 27 = 675,
14/25 = 14 × 27/25 × 27 = 378/675 - Subtract the two like fractions:
200/675 - 378/675 = 200 - 378/675 = -178/675
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