Subtract 75/5 from 2/27
1st number: 2/27, 2nd number: 15 0/5
2/27 - 75/5 is -403/27.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 5 is 135
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
2/27 = 2 × 5/27 × 5 = 10/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 27 = 135,
75/5 = 75 × 27/5 × 27 = 2025/135 - Subtract the two like fractions:
10/135 - 2025/135 = 10 - 2025/135 = -2015/135 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -403/27
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