Subtract 7/25 from 27/4
1st number: 6 3/4, 2nd number: 7/25
27/4 - 7/25 is 647/100.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 25 is 100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 25 = 100,
27/4 = 27 × 25/4 × 25 = 675/100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 4 = 100,
7/25 = 7 × 4/25 × 4 = 28/100 - Subtract the two like fractions:
675/100 - 28/100 = 675 - 28/100 = 647/100 - In mixed form: 647/100
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