Subtract 9/27 from 84/25
1st number: 3 9/25, 2nd number: 9/27
84/25 - 9/27 is 227/75.
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,
84/25 = 84 × 27/25 × 27 = 2268/675 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 25 = 675,
9/27 = 9 × 25/27 × 25 = 225/675 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2268/675 - 225/675 = 2268 - 225/675 = 2043/675 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 227/75
- In mixed form: 32/75
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