Subtract 6/75 from 4/27
4/27 - 6/75 is 46/675.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 75 is 675
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 675 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 25 = 675,
4/27 = 4 × 25/27 × 25 = 100/675 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 9 = 675,
6/75 = 6 × 9/75 × 9 = 54/675 - Subtract the two like fractions:
100/675 - 54/675 = 100 - 54/675 = 46/675
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