Subtract 25/20 from 15/27
1st number: 15/27, 2nd number: 1 5/20
15/27 - 25/20 is -25/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 20 is 540
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
15/27 = 15 × 20/27 × 20 = 300/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 27 = 540,
25/20 = 25 × 27/20 × 27 = 675/540 - Subtract the two like fractions:
300/540 - 675/540 = 300 - 675/540 = -375/540 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -25/36
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