Subtract 15/27 from 27/5
1st number: 5 2/5, 2nd number: 15/27
27/5 - 15/27 is 218/45.
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,
27/5 = 27 × 27/5 × 27 = 729/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
15/27 = 15 × 5/27 × 5 = 75/135 - Subtract the two like fractions:
729/135 - 75/135 = 729 - 75/135 = 654/135 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 218/45
- In mixed form: 438/45
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