Subtract 7/27 from 30/5
1st number: 6 0/5, 2nd number: 7/27
305 - 727 is 15527.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 27 is 135
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 27 = 135,
305 = 30 × 275 × 27 = 810135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
727 = 7 × 527 × 5 = 35135 - Subtract the two like fractions:
810135 - 35135 = 810 - 35135 = 775135 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 15527
- In mixed form: 52027
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