Subtract 12/25 from 27/9
1st number: 3 0/9, 2nd number: 12/25
27/9 - 12/25 is 63/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 25 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
27/9 = 27 × 25/9 × 25 = 675/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
12/25 = 12 × 9/25 × 9 = 108/225 - Subtract the two like fractions:
675/225 - 108/225 = 675 - 108/225 = 567/225 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 63/25
- In mixed form: 213/25
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