Subtract 5/27 from 16/5
1st number: 3 1/5, 2nd number: 5/27
16/5 - 5/27 is 407/135.
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,
16/5 = 16 × 27/5 × 27 = 432/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
5/27 = 5 × 5/27 × 5 = 25/135 - Subtract the two like fractions:
432/135 - 25/135 = 432 - 25/135 = 407/135 - In mixed form: 32/135
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