Subtract 12/27 from 1/15
1/15 - 12/27 is -17/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 27 is 135
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 9 = 135,
1/15 = 1 × 9/15 × 9 = 9/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
12/27 = 12 × 5/27 × 5 = 60/135 - Subtract the two like fractions:
9/135 - 60/135 = 9 - 60/135 = -51/135 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/45
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