Subtract 12/81 from 27/25
1st number: 1 2/25, 2nd number: 12/81
27/25 - 12/81 is 629/675.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 81 is 2025
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2025 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 81 = 2025,
27/25 = 27 × 81/25 × 81 = 2187/2025 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 25 = 2025,
12/81 = 12 × 25/81 × 25 = 300/2025 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2187/2025 - 300/2025 = 2187 - 300/2025 = 1887/2025 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 629/675
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