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Subtract 18/16 from 27/5

1st number: 5 2/5, 2nd number: 1 2/16

27/5 - 18/16 is 171/40.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 16 is 80

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 16 = 80,
    27/5 = 27 × 16/5 × 16 = 432/80
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
    18/16 = 18 × 5/16 × 5 = 90/80
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    432/80 - 90/80 = 432 - 90/80 = 342/80
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 171/40
  6. In mixed form: 411/40

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