Subtract 49/25 from 45/27
1st number: 1 18/27, 2nd number: 1 24/25
45/27 - 49/25 is -22/75.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 25 is 675
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 675 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 25 = 675,
45/27 = 45 × 25/27 × 25 = 1125/675 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 27 = 675,
49/25 = 49 × 27/25 × 27 = 1323/675 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1125/675 - 1323/675 = 1125 - 1323/675 = -198/675 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -22/75
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