Subtract 18/27 from 5/4
1st number: 1 1/4, 2nd number: 18/27
5/4 - 18/27 is 7/12.
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,
5/4 = 5 × 27/4 × 27 = 135/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
18/27 = 18 × 4/27 × 4 = 72/108 - Subtract the two like fractions:
135/108 - 72/108 = 135 - 72/108 = 63/108 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/12
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