Subtract 25/27 from 18/24
18/24 - 25/27 is -19/108.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 27 is 216
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
18/24 = 18 × 9/24 × 9 = 162/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
25/27 = 25 × 8/27 × 8 = 200/216 - Subtract the two like fractions:
162/216 - 200/216 = 162 - 200/216 = -38/216 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/108
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