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Subtract 1/15 from 4/27

4/27 - 1/15 is 11/135.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 27 and 15 is 135

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
    4/27 = 4 × 5/27 × 5 = 20/135
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 9 = 135,
    1/15 = 1 × 9/15 × 9 = 9/135
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    20/135 - 9/135 = 20 - 9/135 = 11/135

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