Subtract 10/27 from 56/5
1st number: 11 1/5, 2nd number: 10/27
56/5 - 10/27 is 1462/135.
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,
56/5 = 56 × 27/5 × 27 = 1512/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
10/27 = 10 × 5/27 × 5 = 50/135 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1512/135 - 50/135 = 1512 - 50/135 = 1462/135 - In mixed form: 10112/135
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