Subtract 10/27 from 72/5
1st number: 14 2/5, 2nd number: 10/27
725 - 1027 is 1894135.
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,
725 = 72 × 275 × 27 = 1944135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
1027 = 10 × 527 × 5 = 50135 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1944135 - 50135 = 1944 - 50135 = 1894135 - In mixed form: 144135
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