Subtract 8/5 from 42/27
1st number: 1 15/27, 2nd number: 1 3/5
42/27 - 8/5 is -2/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 5 is 135
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
42/27 = 42 × 5/27 × 5 = 210/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 27 = 135,
8/5 = 8 × 27/5 × 27 = 216/135 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/135 - 216/135 = 210 - 216/135 = -6/135 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/45
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