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Subtract 2/12 from 27/5

1st number: 5 2/5, 2nd number: 2/12

27/5 - 2/12 is 157/30.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 12 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
    27/5 = 27 × 12/5 × 12 = 324/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
    2/12 = 2 × 5/12 × 5 = 10/60
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    324/60 - 10/60 = 324 - 10/60 = 314/60
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 157/30
  6. In mixed form: 57/30

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