Subtract 40/15 from 1/27
1st number: 1/27, 2nd number: 2 10/15
1/27 - 40/15 is -71/27.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
1/27 = 1 × 5/27 × 5 = 5/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 9 = 135,
40/15 = 40 × 9/15 × 9 = 360/135 - Subtract the two like fractions:
5/135 - 360/135 = 5 - 360/135 = -355/135 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -71/27
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