Subtract 24/75 from 5/27
5/27 - 24/75 is -91/675.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 75 is 675
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 675 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 25 = 675,
5/27 = 5 × 25/27 × 25 = 125/675 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 9 = 675,
24/75 = 24 × 9/75 × 9 = 216/675 - Subtract the two like fractions:
125/675 - 216/675 = 125 - 216/675 = -91/675
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