Subtract 20/27 from 25/15
1st number: 1 10/15, 2nd number: 20/27
25/15 - 20/27 is 25/27.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 27 is 135
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 9 = 135,
25/15 = 25 × 9/15 × 9 = 225/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
20/27 = 20 × 5/27 × 5 = 100/135 - Subtract the two like fractions:
225/135 - 100/135 = 225 - 100/135 = 125/135 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/27
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