Subtract 10/5 from 12/27
1st number: 12/27, 2nd number: 2 0/5
12/27 - 10/5 is -14/9.
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,
12/27 = 12 × 5/27 × 5 = 60/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 27 = 135,
10/5 = 10 × 27/5 × 27 = 270/135 - Subtract the two like fractions:
60/135 - 270/135 = 60 - 270/135 = -210/135 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -14/9
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