Subtract 15/27 from 75/25
1st number: 3 0/25, 2nd number: 15/27
75/25 - 15/27 is 22/9.
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,
75/25 = 75 × 27/25 × 27 = 2025/675 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 25 = 675,
15/27 = 15 × 25/27 × 25 = 375/675 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2025/675 - 375/675 = 2025 - 375/675 = 1650/675 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 22/9
- In mixed form: 24/9
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