Subtract 14/27 from 24/5
1st number: 4 4/5, 2nd number: 14/27
24/5 - 14/27 is 578/135.
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,
24/5 = 24 × 27/5 × 27 = 648/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
14/27 = 14 × 5/27 × 5 = 70/135 - Subtract the two like fractions:
648/135 - 70/135 = 648 - 70/135 = 578/135 - In mixed form: 438/135
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