Subtract 3/27 from 42/25
1st number: 1 17/25, 2nd number: 3/27
42/25 - 3/27 is 353/225.
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,
42/25 = 42 × 27/25 × 27 = 1134/675 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 25 = 675,
3/27 = 3 × 25/27 × 25 = 75/675 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1134/675 - 75/675 = 1134 - 75/675 = 1059/675 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 353/225
- In mixed form: 1128/225
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