Subtract 48/27 from 18/5
1st number: 3 3/5, 2nd number: 1 21/27
18/5 - 48/27 is 82/45.
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,
18/5 = 18 × 27/5 × 27 = 486/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
48/27 = 48 × 5/27 × 5 = 240/135 - Subtract the two like fractions:
486/135 - 240/135 = 486 - 240/135 = 246/135 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 82/45
- In mixed form: 137/45
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