Subtract 8/81 from 27/5
1st number: 5 2/5, 2nd number: 8/81
27/5 - 8/81 is 2147/405.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 81 is 405
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 405 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 81 = 405,
27/5 = 27 × 81/5 × 81 = 2187/405 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 5 = 405,
8/81 = 8 × 5/81 × 5 = 40/405 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2187/405 - 40/405 = 2187 - 40/405 = 2147/405 - In mixed form: 5122/405
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