Subtract 5/35 from 27/18
1st number: 1 9/18, 2nd number: 5/35
27/18 - 5/35 is 19/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 35 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
27/18 = 27 × 35/18 × 35 = 945/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
5/35 = 5 × 18/35 × 18 = 90/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
945/630 - 90/630 = 945 - 90/630 = 855/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/14
- In mixed form: 15/14
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