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Subtract 35/27 from 20/25

1st number: 20/25, 2nd number: 1 8/27

20/25 - 35/27 is -67/135.

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,
    20/25 = 20 × 27/25 × 27 = 540/675
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 25 = 675,
    35/27 = 35 × 25/27 × 25 = 875/675
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    540/675 - 875/675 = 540 - 875/675 = -335/675
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -67/135

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