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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

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
    27/5 = 27 × 36/5 × 36 = 972/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    18/36 = 18 × 5/36 × 5 = 90/180
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    972/180 - 90/180 = 972 - 90/180 = 882/180
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/10
  6. In mixed form: 49/10

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