Subtract 9/15 from 1/27
127 - 915 is -76135.
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,
127 = 1 × 527 × 5 = 5135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 9 = 135,
915 = 9 × 915 × 9 = 81135 - Subtract the two like fractions:
5135 - 81135 = 5 - 81135 = -76135
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