Subtract 42/27 from 14/15
1st number: 14/15, 2nd number: 1 15/27
14/15 - 42/27 is -28/45.
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,
14/15 = 14 × 9/15 × 9 = 126/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
42/27 = 42 × 5/27 × 5 = 210/135 - Subtract the two like fractions:
126/135 - 210/135 = 126 - 210/135 = -84/135 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -28/45
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