Subtract 3/25 from 27/36
27/36 - 3/25 is 63/100.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 25 is 900
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
27/36 = 27 × 25/36 × 25 = 675/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 36 = 900,
3/25 = 3 × 36/25 × 36 = 108/900 - Subtract the two like fractions:
675/900 - 108/900 = 675 - 108/900 = 567/900 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 63/100
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