Subtract 1/27 from 21/5
1st number: 4 1/5, 2nd number: 1/27
215 - 127 is 562135.
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,
215 = 21 × 275 × 27 = 567135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
127 = 1 × 527 × 5 = 5135 - Subtract the two like fractions:
567135 - 5135 = 567 - 5135 = 562135 - In mixed form: 422135
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