Subtract 10/27 from 5/25
5/25 - 10/27 is -23/135.
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,
5/25 = 5 × 27/25 × 27 = 135/675 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 25 = 675,
10/27 = 10 × 25/27 × 25 = 250/675 - Subtract the two like fractions:
135/675 - 250/675 = 135 - 250/675 = -115/675 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -23/135
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