Subtract 3/27 from 49/5
1st number: 9 4/5, 2nd number: 3/27
49/5 - 3/27 is 436/45.
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,
49/5 = 49 × 27/5 × 27 = 1323/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
3/27 = 3 × 5/27 × 5 = 15/135 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1323/135 - 15/135 = 1323 - 15/135 = 1308/135 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 436/45
- In mixed form: 931/45
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