Subtract 27/40 from 15/7
1st number: 2 1/7, 2nd number: 27/40
15/7 - 27/40 is 411/280.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 40 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 40 = 280,
15/7 = 15 × 40/7 × 40 = 600/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
27/40 = 27 × 7/40 × 7 = 189/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
600/280 - 189/280 = 600 - 189/280 = 411/280 - In mixed form: 1131/280
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