Subtract 1/27 from 5/2
1st number: 2 1/2, 2nd number: 1/27
52 - 127 is 13354.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 27 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 27 = 54,
52 = 5 × 272 × 27 = 13554 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
127 = 1 × 227 × 2 = 254 - Subtract the two like fractions:
13554 - 254 = 135 - 254 = 13354 - In mixed form: 22554
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