Subtract 15/25 from 3/27, Solve 3/27

Subtract 15/25 from 3/27

3/27 - 15/25 is -22/45.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 25 is 675

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 675
For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 25 = 675,
3/27 = 3 × 25/27 × 25 = 75/675
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 27 = 675,
15/25 = 15 × 27/25 × 27 = 405/675
Subtract the two like fractions:
75/675 - 405/675 = 75 - 405/675 = -330/675
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -22/45

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