Subtract 9/27 from 7/25
7/25 - 9/27 is -4/75.
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,
7/25 = 7 × 27/25 × 27 = 189/675 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 25 = 675,
9/27 = 9 × 25/27 × 25 = 225/675 - Subtract the two like fractions:
189/675 - 225/675 = 189 - 225/675 = -36/675 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -4/75
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