Subtract 35/27 from 27/5
1st number: 5 2/5, 2nd number: 1 8/27
27/5 - 35/27 is 554/135.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 27 is 135
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 27 = 135,
27/5 = 27 × 27/5 × 27 = 729/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
35/27 = 35 × 5/27 × 5 = 175/135 - Subtract the two like fractions:
729/135 - 175/135 = 729 - 175/135 = 554/135 - In mixed form: 414/135
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