Subtract 30/72 from 27/5
1st number: 5 2/5, 2nd number: 30/72
27/5 - 30/72 is 299/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 72 = 360,
27/5 = 27 × 72/5 × 72 = 1944/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
30/72 = 30 × 5/72 × 5 = 150/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1944/360 - 150/360 = 1944 - 150/360 = 1794/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 299/60
- In mixed form: 459/60
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