Subtract 5/28 from 24/27, Solve 24/27

Subtract 5/28 from 24/27

24/27 - 5/28 is 179/252.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 28 is 756

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756
For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 28 = 756,
24/27 = 24 × 28/27 × 28 = 672/756
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 27 = 756,
5/28 = 5 × 27/28 × 27 = 135/756
Subtract the two like fractions:
672/756 - 135/756 = 672 - 135/756 = 537/756
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 179/252

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad