Subtract 18/80 from 27/25
1st number: 1 2/25, 2nd number: 18/80
27/25 - 18/80 is 171/200.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 80 is 400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 16 = 400,
27/25 = 27 × 16/25 × 16 = 432/400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 5 = 400,
18/80 = 18 × 5/80 × 5 = 90/400 - Subtract the two like fractions:
432/400 - 90/400 = 432 - 90/400 = 342/400 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 171/200
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