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Subtract 14/6 from 27/5

1st number: 5 2/5, 2nd number: 2 2/6

27/5 - 14/6 is 46/15.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 6 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 6 = 30,
    27/5 = 27 × 6/5 × 6 = 162/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
    14/6 = 14 × 5/6 × 5 = 70/30
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    162/30 - 70/30 = 162 - 70/30 = 92/30
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 46/15
  6. In mixed form: 31/15

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