Subtract 8/45 from 27/25
1st number: 1 2/25, 2nd number: 8/45
27/25 - 8/45 is 203/225.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 45 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
27/25 = 27 × 9/25 × 9 = 243/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
8/45 = 8 × 5/45 × 5 = 40/225 - Subtract the two like fractions:
243/225 - 40/225 = 243 - 40/225 = 203/225
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