Subtract 3/25 from 16/27
16/27 - 3/25 is 319/675.
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,
16/27 = 16 × 25/27 × 25 = 400/675 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 27 = 675,
3/25 = 3 × 27/25 × 27 = 81/675 - Subtract the two like fractions:
400/675 - 81/675 = 400 - 81/675 = 319/675
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