Subtract 25/96 from 2/27
2/27 - 25/96 is -161/864.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 96 is 864
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
2/27 = 2 × 32/27 × 32 = 64/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 9 = 864,
25/96 = 25 × 9/96 × 9 = 225/864 - Subtract the two like fractions:
64/864 - 225/864 = 64 - 225/864 = -161/864
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