Subtract 1/27 from 5/4
1st number: 1 1/4, 2nd number: 1/27
54 - 127 is 131108.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 27 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
54 = 5 × 274 × 27 = 135108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
127 = 1 × 427 × 4 = 4108 - Subtract the two like fractions:
135108 - 4108 = 135 - 4108 = 131108 - In mixed form: 123108
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