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Subtract 8/27 from 7/5

1st number: 1 2/5, 2nd number: 8/27

7/5 - 8/27 is 149/135.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 27 = 135,
    7/5 = 7 × 27/5 × 27 = 189/135
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
    8/27 = 8 × 5/27 × 5 = 40/135
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    189/135 - 40/135 = 189 - 40/135 = 149/135
  5. In mixed form: 114/135

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