Subtract 7/27 from 18/5
1st number: 3 3/5, 2nd number: 7/27
185 - 727 is 451135.
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,
185 = 18 × 275 × 27 = 486135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
727 = 7 × 527 × 5 = 35135 - Subtract the two like fractions:
486135 - 35135 = 486 - 35135 = 451135 - In mixed form: 346135
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