Subtract 6/27 from 14/5
1st number: 2 4/5, 2nd number: 6/27
145 - 627 is 11645.
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,
145 = 14 × 275 × 27 = 378135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
627 = 6 × 527 × 5 = 30135 - Subtract the two like fractions:
378135 - 30135 = 378 - 30135 = 348135 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11645
- In mixed form: 22645
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