Subtract 27/72 from 16/25
16/25 - 27/72 is 53/200.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 72 is 1800
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 72 = 1800,
16/25 = 16 × 72/25 × 72 = 1152/1800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
27/72 = 27 × 25/72 × 25 = 675/1800 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1152/1800 - 675/1800 = 1152 - 675/1800 = 477/1800 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 53/200
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