Subtract 32/30 from 27/25
1st number: 1 2/25, 2nd number: 1 2/30
27/25 - 32/30 is 1/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 30 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
27/25 = 27 × 6/25 × 6 = 162/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
32/30 = 32 × 5/30 × 5 = 160/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
162/150 - 160/150 = 162 - 160/150 = 2/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/75
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