Subtract 9/27 from 15/5
1st number: 3 0/5, 2nd number: 9/27
15/5 - 9/27 is 8/3.
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,
15/5 = 15 × 27/5 × 27 = 405/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
9/27 = 9 × 5/27 × 5 = 45/135 - Subtract the two like fractions:
405/135 - 45/135 = 405 - 45/135 = 360/135 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 8/3
- In mixed form: 22/3
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