Answers

Subtract 3/81 from 75/25

1^st number: 3 0/25, 2^nd number: 3/81

75/25 - 3/81 is 80/27.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 81 is 2025
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2025
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 81 = 2025,
   75/25 = 75 × 81/25 × 81 = 6075/2025
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 25 = 2025,
   3/81 = 3 × 25/81 × 25 = 75/2025
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   6075/2025 - 75/2025 = 6075 - 75/2025 = 6000/2025
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 80/27
6. In mixed form: 226/27

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