Subtract 3/27 from 40/75
40/75 - 3/27 is 19/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 27 is 675
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 675 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 9 = 675,
40/75 = 40 × 9/75 × 9 = 360/675 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 25 = 675,
3/27 = 3 × 25/27 × 25 = 75/675 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/675 - 75/675 = 360 - 75/675 = 285/675 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/45
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