Subtract 5/27 from 40/5, Solve 8 0/5

Subtract 5/27 from 40/5

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

40/5 - 5/27 is 211/27.

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,
40/5 = 40 × 27/5 × 27 = 1080/135
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
5/27 = 5 × 5/27 × 5 = 25/135
Subtract the two like fractions:
1080/135 - 25/135 = 1080 - 25/135 = 1055/135
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 211/27
In mixed form: 722/27

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