Subtract 32/27 from 10/5
1st number: 2 0/5, 2nd number: 1 5/27
10/5 - 32/27 is 22/27.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 27 is 135
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 27 = 135,
10/5 = 10 × 27/5 × 27 = 270/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
32/27 = 32 × 5/27 × 5 = 160/135 - Subtract the two like fractions:
270/135 - 160/135 = 270 - 160/135 = 110/135 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 22/27
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