Subtract 1/27 from 90/5
1st number: 18 0/5, 2nd number: 1/27
90/5 - 1/27 is 485/27.
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,
90/5 = 90 × 27/5 × 27 = 2430/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
1/27 = 1 × 5/27 × 5 = 5/135 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2430/135 - 5/135 = 2430 - 5/135 = 2425/135 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 485/27
- In mixed form: 1726/27
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