Subtract 25/36 from 27/40
27/40 - 25/36 is -7/360.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 36 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
27/40 = 27 × 9/40 × 9 = 243/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 10 = 360,
25/36 = 25 × 10/36 × 10 = 250/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
243/360 - 250/360 = 243 - 250/360 = -7/360
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