Subtract 42/27 from 63/5
1st number: 12 3/5, 2nd number: 1 15/27
63/5 - 42/27 is 497/45.
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,
63/5 = 63 × 27/5 × 27 = 1701/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
42/27 = 42 × 5/27 × 5 = 210/135 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1701/135 - 210/135 = 1701 - 210/135 = 1491/135 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 497/45
- In mixed form: 112/45
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