Subtract 36/27 from 27/5
1st number: 5 2/5, 2nd number: 1 9/27
27/5 - 36/27 is 61/15.
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,
36/27 = 36 × 5/27 × 5 = 180/135 - Subtract the two like fractions:
729/135 - 180/135 = 729 - 180/135 = 549/135 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 61/15
- In mixed form: 41/15
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