Subtract 8/28 from 27/25
1st number: 1 2/25, 2nd number: 8/28
27/25 - 8/28 is 139/175.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 28 is 700
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 28 = 700,
27/25 = 27 × 28/25 × 28 = 756/700 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
8/28 = 8 × 25/28 × 25 = 200/700 - Subtract the two like fractions:
756/700 - 200/700 = 756 - 200/700 = 556/700 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 139/175
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