Subtract 7/15 from 12/27
12/27 - 7/15 is -1/45.
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,
12/27 = 12 × 5/27 × 5 = 60/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 9 = 135,
7/15 = 7 × 9/15 × 9 = 63/135 - Subtract the two like fractions:
60/135 - 63/135 = 60 - 63/135 = -3/135 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/45
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