Subtract 40/27 from 35/5
1st number: 7 0/5, 2nd number: 1 13/27
35/5 - 40/27 is 149/27.
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,
40/27 = 40 × 5/27 × 5 = 200/135 - Subtract the two like fractions:
945/135 - 200/135 = 945 - 200/135 = 745/135 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 149/27
- In mixed form: 514/27
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