Subtract 4/27 from 7/25
725 - 427 is 89675.
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,
725 = 7 × 2725 × 27 = 189675 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 25 = 675,
427 = 4 × 2527 × 25 = 100675 - Subtract the two like fractions:
189675 - 100675 = 189 - 100675 = 89675
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