Subtract 15/27 from 21/25
2125 - 1527 is 64225.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 27 = 675,
2125 = 21 × 2725 × 27 = 567675 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 25 = 675,
1527 = 15 × 2527 × 25 = 375675 - Subtract the two like fractions:
567675 - 375675 = 567 - 375675 = 192675 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 64225
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