Subtract 25/48 from 4/27
4/27 - 25/48 is -161/432.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 48 is 432
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
4/27 = 4 × 16/27 × 16 = 64/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
25/48 = 25 × 9/48 × 9 = 225/432 - Subtract the two like fractions:
64/432 - 225/432 = 64 - 225/432 = -161/432
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