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Subtract 27/8 from 1/15

1st number: 1/15, 2nd number: 3 3/8

1/15 - 27/8 is -397/120.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 8 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
    1/15 = 1 × 8/15 × 8 = 8/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
    27/8 = 27 × 15/8 × 15 = 405/120
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    8/120 - 405/120 = 8 - 405/120 = -397/120

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