Subtract 15/5 from 4/27
1st number: 4/27, 2nd number: 3 0/5
4/27 - 15/5 is -77/27.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 5 is 135
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
4/27 = 4 × 5/27 × 5 = 20/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 27 = 135,
15/5 = 15 × 27/5 × 27 = 405/135 - Subtract the two like fractions:
20/135 - 405/135 = 20 - 405/135 = -385/135 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -77/27
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