Subtract 27/75 from 9/21
9/21 - 27/75 is 12/175.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 75 is 525
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 25 = 525,
9/21 = 9 × 25/21 × 25 = 225/525 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 7 = 525,
27/75 = 27 × 7/75 × 7 = 189/525 - Subtract the two like fractions:
225/525 - 189/525 = 225 - 189/525 = 36/525 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 12/175
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