Subtract 12/27 from 35/5
1st number: 7 0/5, 2nd number: 12/27
35/5 - 12/27 is 59/9.
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,
35/5 = 35 × 27/5 × 27 = 945/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
12/27 = 12 × 5/27 × 5 = 60/135 - Subtract the two like fractions:
945/135 - 60/135 = 945 - 60/135 = 885/135 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 59/9
- In mixed form: 65/9
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