Subtract 30/36 from 27/5, Solve 5 2/5

Subtract 30/36 from 27/5

1^st number: 5 2/5, 2^nd number: 30/36

27/5 - 30/36 is 137/30.

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,
30/36 = 30 × 5/36 × 5 = 150/180
Subtract the two like fractions:
972/180 - 150/180 = 972 - 150/180 = 822/180
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 137/30
In mixed form: 417/30

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