Subtract 8/27 from 72/25
1st number: 2 22/25, 2nd number: 8/27
72/25 - 8/27 is 1744/675.
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,
72/25 = 72 × 27/25 × 27 = 1944/675 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 25 = 675,
8/27 = 8 × 25/27 × 25 = 200/675 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1944/675 - 200/675 = 1944 - 200/675 = 1744/675 - In mixed form: 2394/675
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