Subtract 20/27 from 16/75
16/75 - 20/27 is -356/675.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 27 is 675
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 675 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 9 = 675,
16/75 = 16 × 9/75 × 9 = 144/675 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 25 = 675,
20/27 = 20 × 25/27 × 25 = 500/675 - Subtract the two like fractions:
144/675 - 500/675 = 144 - 500/675 = -356/675
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