Subtract 27/49 from 18/75
18/75 - 27/49 is -381/1225.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 49 is 3675
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3675 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 49 = 3675,
18/75 = 18 × 49/75 × 49 = 882/3675 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 75 = 3675,
27/49 = 27 × 75/49 × 75 = 2025/3675 - Subtract the two like fractions:
882/3675 - 2025/3675 = 882 - 2025/3675 = -1143/3675 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -381/1225
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