Subtract 42/27 from 12/5
1st number: 2 2/5, 2nd number: 1 15/27
12/5 - 42/27 is 38/45.
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,
12/5 = 12 × 27/5 × 27 = 324/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
42/27 = 42 × 5/27 × 5 = 210/135 - Subtract the two like fractions:
324/135 - 210/135 = 324 - 210/135 = 114/135 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 38/45
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