Answers

Subtract 21/27 from 75/25

1^st number: 3 0/25, 2^nd number: 21/27

75/25 - 21/27 is 20/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. 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
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 27 = 675,
   75/25 = 75 × 27/25 × 27 = 2025/675
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 25 = 675,
   21/27 = 21 × 25/27 × 25 = 525/675
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2025/675 - 525/675 = 2025 - 525/675 = 1500/675
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 20/9
6. In mixed form: 22/9

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