Subtract 27/25 from 8/72
1st number: 8/72, 2nd number: 1 2/25
8/72 - 27/25 is -218/225.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 25 is 1800
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
8/72 = 8 × 25/72 × 25 = 200/1800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 72 = 1800,
27/25 = 27 × 72/25 × 72 = 1944/1800 - Subtract the two like fractions:
200/1800 - 1944/1800 = 200 - 1944/1800 = -1744/1800 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -218/225
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