Subtract 3/27 from 42/5, Solve 8 2/5

Subtract 3/27 from 42/5

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

42/5 - 3/27 is 373/45.

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,
42/5 = 42 × 27/5 × 27 = 1134/135
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
3/27 = 3 × 5/27 × 5 = 15/135
Subtract the two like fractions:
1134/135 - 15/135 = 1134 - 15/135 = 1119/135
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 373/45
In mixed form: 813/45

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