Subtract 40/49 from 27/75
27/75 - 40/49 is -559/1225.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 49 is 3675
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3675 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 49 = 3675,
27/75 = 27 × 49/75 × 49 = 1323/3675 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 75 = 3675,
40/49 = 40 × 75/49 × 75 = 3000/3675 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1323/3675 - 3000/3675 = 1323 - 3000/3675 = -1677/3675 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -559/1225
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