Subtract 72/5 from 75/27
1st number: 2 21/27, 2nd number: 14 2/5
75/27 - 72/5 is -523/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 5 is 135
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
75/27 = 75 × 5/27 × 5 = 375/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 27 = 135,
72/5 = 72 × 27/5 × 27 = 1944/135 - Subtract the two like fractions:
375/135 - 1944/135 = 375 - 1944/135 = -1569/135 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -523/45
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