Subtract 84/90 from 27/5
1st number: 5 2/5, 2nd number: 84/90
27/5 - 84/90 is 67/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
27/5 = 27 × 18/5 × 18 = 486/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
84/90 = 84 × 1/90 × 1 = 84/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
486/90 - 84/90 = 486 - 84/90 = 402/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 67/15
- In mixed form: 47/15
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