Subtract 7/25 from 7/27
727 - 725 is -14675.
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,
727 = 7 × 2527 × 25 = 175675 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 27 = 675,
725 = 7 × 2725 × 27 = 189675 - Subtract the two like fractions:
175675 - 189675 = 175 - 189675 = -14675
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