Subtract 1/27 from 5/25
525 - 127 is 22135.
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,
525 = 5 × 2725 × 27 = 135675 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 25 = 675,
127 = 1 × 2527 × 25 = 25675 - Subtract the two like fractions:
135675 - 25675 = 135 - 25675 = 110675 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 22135
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