Subtract 14/27 from 10/15
10/15 - 14/27 is 4/27.
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,
10/15 = 10 × 9/15 × 9 = 90/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
14/27 = 14 × 5/27 × 5 = 70/135 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/135 - 70/135 = 90 - 70/135 = 20/135 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4/27
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