Subtract 90/27 from 40/5, Solve 8 0/5

Subtract 90/27 from 40/5

1^st number: 8 0/5, 2^nd number: 3 9/27

40/5 - 90/27 is 14/3.

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,
90/27 = 90 × 5/27 × 5 = 450/135
Subtract the two like fractions:
1080/135 - 450/135 = 1080 - 450/135 = 630/135
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 14/3
In mixed form: 42/3

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