Subtract 27/18 from 12/5
1st number: 2 2/5, 2nd number: 1 9/18
12/5 - 27/18 is 9/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
12/5 = 12 × 18/5 × 18 = 216/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
27/18 = 27 × 5/18 × 5 = 135/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
216/90 - 135/90 = 216 - 135/90 = 81/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/10
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