Subtract 18/35 from 27/5
1st number: 5 2/5, 2nd number: 18/35
27/5 - 18/35 is 171/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 35 is 35
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 35 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 7 = 35,
27/5 = 27 × 7/5 × 7 = 189/35 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 1 = 35,
18/35 = 18 × 1/35 × 1 = 18/35 - Subtract the two like fractions:
189/35 - 18/35 = 189 - 18/35 = 171/35 - In mixed form: 431/35
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