Subtract 9/27 from 6/25
625 - 927 is -775.
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,
625 = 6 × 2725 × 27 = 162675 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 25 = 675,
927 = 9 × 2527 × 25 = 225675 - Subtract the two like fractions:
162675 - 225675 = 162 - 225675 = -63675 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -775
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