Subtract 5/27 from 25/40
25/40 - 5/27 is 95/216.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 27 is 1080
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1080 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 27 = 1080,
25/40 = 25 × 27/40 × 27 = 675/1080 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 40 = 1080,
5/27 = 5 × 40/27 × 40 = 200/1080 - Subtract the two like fractions:
675/1080 - 200/1080 = 675 - 200/1080 = 475/1080 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 95/216
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