Subtract 25/27 from 2/7
2/7 - 25/27 is -121/189.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 27 is 189
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 27 = 189,
2/7 = 2 × 27/7 × 27 = 54/189 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
25/27 = 25 × 7/27 × 7 = 175/189 - Subtract the two like fractions:
54/189 - 175/189 = 54 - 175/189 = -121/189
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