Subtract 24/28 from 27/5
1st number: 5 2/5, 2nd number: 24/28
27/5 - 24/28 is 159/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 28 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 28 = 140,
27/5 = 27 × 28/5 × 28 = 756/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
24/28 = 24 × 5/28 × 5 = 120/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
756/140 - 120/140 = 756 - 120/140 = 636/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 159/35
- In mixed form: 419/35
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