Subtract 40/27 from 14/5
1st number: 2 4/5, 2nd number: 1 13/27
14/5 - 40/27 is 178/135.
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,
14/5 = 14 × 27/5 × 27 = 378/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
40/27 = 40 × 5/27 × 5 = 200/135 - Subtract the two like fractions:
378/135 - 200/135 = 378 - 200/135 = 178/135 - In mixed form: 143/135
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