Subtract 6/25 from 18/27
18/27 - 6/25 is 32/75.
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,
18/27 = 18 × 25/27 × 25 = 450/675 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 27 = 675,
6/25 = 6 × 27/25 × 27 = 162/675 - Subtract the two like fractions:
450/675 - 162/675 = 450 - 162/675 = 288/675 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 32/75
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