Subtract 45/27 from 42/5
1st number: 8 2/5, 2nd number: 1 18/27
42/5 - 45/27 is 101/15.
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,
42/5 = 42 × 27/5 × 27 = 1134/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
45/27 = 45 × 5/27 × 5 = 225/135 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1134/135 - 225/135 = 1134 - 225/135 = 909/135 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 101/15
- In mixed form: 611/15
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