Subtract 21/27 from 27/25
1st number: 1 2/25, 2nd number: 21/27
27/25 - 21/27 is 68/225.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 27 is 675
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 675 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 27 = 675,
27/25 = 27 × 27/25 × 27 = 729/675 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 25 = 675,
21/27 = 21 × 25/27 × 25 = 525/675 - Subtract the two like fractions:
729/675 - 525/675 = 729 - 525/675 = 204/675 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 68/225
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