Subtract 7/25 from 12/27
12/27 - 7/25 is 37/225.
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,
12/27 = 12 × 25/27 × 25 = 300/675 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 27 = 675,
7/25 = 7 × 27/25 × 27 = 189/675 - Subtract the two like fractions:
300/675 - 189/675 = 300 - 189/675 = 111/675 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/225
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