Subtract 42/5 from 12/27
1st number: 12/27, 2nd number: 8 2/5
12/27 - 42/5 is -358/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 5 is 135
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
12/27 = 12 × 5/27 × 5 = 60/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 27 = 135,
42/5 = 42 × 27/5 × 27 = 1134/135 - Subtract the two like fractions:
60/135 - 1134/135 = 60 - 1134/135 = -1074/135 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -358/45
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