Subtract 27/28 from 63/5
1st number: 12 3/5, 2nd number: 27/28
63/5 - 27/28 is 1629/140.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 28 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 28 = 140,
63/5 = 63 × 28/5 × 28 = 1764/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
27/28 = 27 × 5/28 × 5 = 135/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1764/140 - 135/140 = 1764 - 135/140 = 1629/140 - In mixed form: 1189/140
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