Subtract 75/25 from 27/15
1st number: 1 12/15, 2nd number: 3 0/25
27/15 - 75/25 is -6/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 25 is 75
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 5 = 75,
27/15 = 27 × 5/15 × 5 = 135/75 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 3 = 75,
75/25 = 75 × 3/25 × 3 = 225/75 - Subtract the two like fractions:
135/75 - 225/75 = 135 - 225/75 = -90/75 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -6/5
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