Subtract 5/27 from 10/2, Solve 5 0/2

Subtract 5/27 from 10/2

1^st number: 5 0/2, 2^nd number: 5/27

10/2 - 5/27 is 130/27.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 27 is 54

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 27 = 54,
10/2 = 10 × 27/2 × 27 = 270/54
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
5/27 = 5 × 2/27 × 2 = 10/54
Subtract the two like fractions:
270/54 - 10/54 = 270 - 10/54 = 260/54
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 130/27
In mixed form: 422/27

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