Subtract 3/27 from 32/25
1st number: 1 7/25, 2nd number: 3/27
32/25 - 3/27 is 263/225.
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,
32/25 = 32 × 27/25 × 27 = 864/675 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 25 = 675,
3/27 = 3 × 25/27 × 25 = 75/675 - Subtract the two like fractions:
864/675 - 75/675 = 864 - 75/675 = 789/675 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 263/225
- In mixed form: 138/225
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