Subtract 27/25 from 3/27
1st number: 3/27, 2nd number: 1 2/25
3/27 - 27/25 is -218/225.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
27/25 = 27 × 27/25 × 27 = 729/675 - Subtract the two like fractions:
75/675 - 729/675 = 75 - 729/675 = -654/675 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -218/225
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