Subtract 48/27 from 4/15
1st number: 4/15, 2nd number: 1 21/27
4/15 - 48/27 is -68/45.
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,
4/15 = 4 × 9/15 × 9 = 36/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
48/27 = 48 × 5/27 × 5 = 240/135 - Subtract the two like fractions:
36/135 - 240/135 = 36 - 240/135 = -204/135 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -68/45
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