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Subtract 4/18 from 25/27

25/27 - 4/18 is 19/27.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 27 and 18 is 54

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
    25/27 = 25 × 2/27 × 2 = 50/54
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 3 = 54,
    4/18 = 4 × 3/18 × 3 = 12/54
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    50/54 - 12/54 = 50 - 12/54 = 38/54
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/27

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