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Subtract 30/27 from 40/5

1st number: 8 0/5, 2nd number: 1 3/27

40/5 - 30/27 is 62/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 27 = 135,
    40/5 = 40 × 27/5 × 27 = 1080/135
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
    30/27 = 30 × 5/27 × 5 = 150/135
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1080/135 - 150/135 = 1080 - 150/135 = 930/135
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 62/9
  6. In mixed form: 68/9

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