Subtract 12/27 from 6/75
6/75 - 12/27 is -82/225.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 27 is 675
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 675 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 9 = 675,
6/75 = 6 × 9/75 × 9 = 54/675 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 25 = 675,
12/27 = 12 × 25/27 × 25 = 300/675 - Subtract the two like fractions:
54/675 - 300/675 = 54 - 300/675 = -246/675 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -82/225
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