Subtract 27/25 from 24/36
1st number: 24/36, 2nd number: 1 2/25
24/36 - 27/25 is -31/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 25 is 900
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
24/36 = 24 × 25/36 × 25 = 600/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 36 = 900,
27/25 = 27 × 36/25 × 36 = 972/900 - Subtract the two like fractions:
600/900 - 972/900 = 600 - 972/900 = -372/900 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/75
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