Subtract 27/5 from 28/27
1st number: 1 1/27, 2nd number: 5 2/5
28/27 - 27/5 is -589/135.
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,
28/27 = 28 × 5/27 × 5 = 140/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 27 = 135,
27/5 = 27 × 27/5 × 27 = 729/135 - Subtract the two like fractions:
140/135 - 729/135 = 140 - 729/135 = -589/135
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