Subtract 16/18 from 27/25
1st number: 1 2/25, 2nd number: 16/18
27/25 - 16/18 is 43/225.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 18 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
27/25 = 27 × 18/25 × 18 = 486/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
16/18 = 16 × 25/18 × 25 = 400/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
486/450 - 400/450 = 486 - 400/450 = 86/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 43/225
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