Subtract 9/25 from 27/45
27/45 - 9/25 is 6/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 25 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
27/45 = 27 × 5/45 × 5 = 135/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
9/25 = 9 × 9/25 × 9 = 81/225 - Subtract the two like fractions:
135/225 - 81/225 = 135 - 81/225 = 54/225 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 6/25
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