Subtract 18/24 from 27/5
1st number: 5 2/5, 2nd number: 18/24
27/5 - 18/24 is 93/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 24 = 120,
27/5 = 27 × 24/5 × 24 = 648/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
18/24 = 18 × 5/24 × 5 = 90/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
648/120 - 90/120 = 648 - 90/120 = 558/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 93/20
- In mixed form: 413/20
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