Subtract 36/45 from 27/5
1st number: 5 2/5, 2nd number: 36/45
27/5 - 36/45 is 23/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 45 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
27/5 = 27 × 9/5 × 9 = 243/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
36/45 = 36 × 1/45 × 1 = 36/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
243/45 - 36/45 = 243 - 36/45 = 207/45 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/5
- In mixed form: 43/5
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