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Subtract 5/27 from 2/25

2/25 - 5/27 is -71/675.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 27 is 675

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 675
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 27 = 675,
    2/25 = 2 × 27/25 × 27 = 54/675
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 25 = 675,
    5/27 = 5 × 25/27 × 25 = 125/675
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    54/675 - 125/675 = 54 - 125/675 = -71/675

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