Subtract 63/27 from 3/25
1st number: 3/25, 2nd number: 2 9/27
3/25 - 63/27 is -166/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 27 is 675
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 675 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 27 = 675,
3/25 = 3 × 27/25 × 27 = 81/675 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 25 = 675,
63/27 = 63 × 25/27 × 25 = 1575/675 - Subtract the two like fractions:
81/675 - 1575/675 = 81 - 1575/675 = -1494/675 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -166/75
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