Subtract 27/5 from 8/28
1st number: 8/28, 2nd number: 5 2/5
8/28 - 27/5 is -179/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 5 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
8/28 = 8 × 5/28 × 5 = 40/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 28 = 140,
27/5 = 27 × 28/5 × 28 = 756/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
40/140 - 756/140 = 40 - 756/140 = -716/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -179/35
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