Subtract 5/27 from 16/25
16/25 - 5/27 is 307/675.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 27 is 675
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 675 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 27 = 675,
16/25 = 16 × 27/25 × 27 = 432/675 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 25 = 675,
5/27 = 5 × 25/27 × 25 = 125/675 - Subtract the two like fractions:
432/675 - 125/675 = 432 - 125/675 = 307/675
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