Subtract 25/27 from 25/20
1st number: 1 5/20, 2nd number: 25/27
25/20 - 25/27 is 35/108.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 27 is 540
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 27 = 540,
25/20 = 25 × 27/20 × 27 = 675/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
25/27 = 25 × 20/27 × 20 = 500/540 - Subtract the two like fractions:
675/540 - 500/540 = 675 - 500/540 = 175/540 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 35/108
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