Subtract 28/25 from 6/27
1st number: 6/27, 2nd number: 1 3/25
6/27 - 28/25 is -202/225.
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,
6/27 = 6 × 25/27 × 25 = 150/675 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 27 = 675,
28/25 = 28 × 27/25 × 27 = 756/675 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/675 - 756/675 = 150 - 756/675 = -606/675 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -202/225
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