Subtract 27/45 from 9/25
9/25 - 27/45 is -6/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 45 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
9/25 = 9 × 9/25 × 9 = 81/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
27/45 = 27 × 5/45 × 5 = 135/225 - Subtract the two like fractions:
81/225 - 135/225 = 81 - 135/225 = -54/225 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -6/25
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