Subtract 14/27 from 42/5
1st number: 8 2/5, 2nd number: 14/27
425 - 1427 is 1064135.
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,
425 = 42 × 275 × 27 = 1134135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
1427 = 14 × 527 × 5 = 70135 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1134135 - 70135 = 1134 - 70135 = 1064135 - In mixed form: 7119135
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