Subtract 8/25 from 20/27
20/27 - 8/25 is 284/675.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 25 is 675
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 675 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 25 = 675,
20/27 = 20 × 25/27 × 25 = 500/675 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 27 = 675,
8/25 = 8 × 27/25 × 27 = 216/675 - Subtract the two like fractions:
500/675 - 216/675 = 500 - 216/675 = 284/675
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