Subtract 40/27 from 10/15
1st number: 10/15, 2nd number: 1 13/27
10/15 - 40/27 is -22/27.
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,
40/27 = 40 × 5/27 × 5 = 200/135 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/135 - 200/135 = 90 - 200/135 = -110/135 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -22/27
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