Subtract 5/27 from 10/5
1st number: 2 0/5, 2nd number: 5/27
105 - 527 is 4927.
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,
105 = 10 × 275 × 27 = 270135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
527 = 5 × 527 × 5 = 25135 - Subtract the two like fractions:
270135 - 25135 = 270 - 25135 = 245135 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4927
- In mixed form: 12227
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