Subtract 8/14 from 27/5
1st number: 5 2/5, 2nd number: 8/14
27/5 - 8/14 is 169/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 14 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 14 = 70,
27/5 = 27 × 14/5 × 14 = 378/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
8/14 = 8 × 5/14 × 5 = 40/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
378/70 - 40/70 = 378 - 40/70 = 338/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 169/35
- In mixed form: 429/35
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