Subtract 9/27 from 49/5
1st number: 9 4/5, 2nd number: 9/27
49/5 - 9/27 is 142/15.
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,
49/5 = 49 × 27/5 × 27 = 1323/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
9/27 = 9 × 5/27 × 5 = 45/135 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1323/135 - 45/135 = 1323 - 45/135 = 1278/135 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 142/15
- In mixed form: 97/15
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