Subtract 4/9 from 27/5
1st number: 5 2/5, 2nd number: 4/9
275 - 49 is 22345.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 9 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
275 = 27 × 95 × 9 = 24345 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
49 = 4 × 59 × 5 = 2045 - Subtract the two like fractions:
24345 - 2045 = 243 - 2045 = 22345 - In mixed form: 44345
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