Answers

Subtract 81/25 from 1/27

1^st number: 1/27, 2^nd number: 3 6/25

1/27 - 81/25 is -2162/675.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. 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
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 25 = 675,
   1/27 = 1 × 25/27 × 25 = 25/675
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 27 = 675,
   81/25 = 81 × 27/25 × 27 = 2187/675
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   25/675 - 2187/675 = 25 - 2187/675 = -2162/675

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