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Subtract 5/27 from 3/7

3/7 - 5/27 is 46/189.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 27 is 189

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 27 = 189,
    3/7 = 3 × 27/7 × 27 = 81/189
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
    5/27 = 5 × 7/27 × 7 = 35/189
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    81/189 - 35/189 = 81 - 35/189 = 46/189

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