Subtract 40/27 from 18/5
1st number: 3 3/5, 2nd number: 1 13/27
18/5 - 40/27 is 286/135.
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,
18/5 = 18 × 27/5 × 27 = 486/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
40/27 = 40 × 5/27 × 5 = 200/135 - Subtract the two like fractions:
486/135 - 200/135 = 486 - 200/135 = 286/135 - In mixed form: 216/135
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