Subtract 84/27 from 15/2
1st number: 7 1/2, 2nd number: 3 3/27
15/2 - 84/27 is 79/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 27 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 27 = 54,
15/2 = 15 × 27/2 × 27 = 405/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
84/27 = 84 × 2/27 × 2 = 168/54 - Subtract the two like fractions:
405/54 - 168/54 = 405 - 168/54 = 237/54 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 79/18
- In mixed form: 47/18
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