Subtract 5/35 from 27/2
1st number: 13 1/2, 2nd number: 5/35
27/2 - 5/35 is 187/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 35 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 35 = 70,
27/2 = 27 × 35/2 × 35 = 945/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
5/35 = 5 × 2/35 × 2 = 10/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
945/70 - 10/70 = 945 - 10/70 = 935/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 187/14
- In mixed form: 135/14
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