Subtract 3/48 from 27/5, Solve 5 2/5

Subtract 3/48 from 27/5

1^st number: 5 2/5, 2^nd number: 3/48

27/5 - 3/48 is 427/80.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 48 is 240

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 48 = 240,
27/5 = 27 × 48/5 × 48 = 1296/240
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
3/48 = 3 × 5/48 × 5 = 15/240
Subtract the two like fractions:
1296/240 - 15/240 = 1296 - 15/240 = 1281/240
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 427/80
In mixed form: 527/80

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