Subtract 9/27 from 42/25, Solve 1 17/25

Subtract 9/27 from 42/25

1^st number: 1 17/25, 2^nd number: 9/27

42/25 - 9/27 is 101/75.

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,
9/27 = 9 × 25/27 × 25 = 225/675
Subtract the two like fractions:
1134/675 - 225/675 = 1134 - 225/675 = 909/675
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 101/75
In mixed form: 126/75

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