Subtract 18/36 from 27/5
1st number: 5 2/5, 2nd number: 18/36
27/5 - 18/36 is 49/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
27/5 = 27 × 36/5 × 36 = 972/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
18/36 = 18 × 5/36 × 5 = 90/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
972/180 - 90/180 = 972 - 90/180 = 882/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/10
- In mixed form: 49/10
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