Subtract 12/27 from 27/5, Solve 5 2/5

Subtract 12/27 from 27/5

1^st number: 5 2/5, 2^nd number: 12/27

27/5 - 12/27 is 223/45.

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,
27/5 = 27 × 27/5 × 27 = 729/135
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
12/27 = 12 × 5/27 × 5 = 60/135
Subtract the two like fractions:
729/135 - 60/135 = 729 - 60/135 = 669/135
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 223/45
In mixed form: 443/45

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