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Subtract 25/27 from 45/24

1st number: 1 21/24, 2nd number: 25/27

45/24 - 25/27 is 205/216.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 27 is 216

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
    45/24 = 45 × 9/24 × 9 = 405/216
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
    25/27 = 25 × 8/27 × 8 = 200/216
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    405/216 - 200/216 = 405 - 200/216 = 205/216

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