Subtract 30/27 from 14/15
1st number: 14/15, 2nd number: 1 3/27
1415 - 3027 is -845.
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,
1415 = 14 × 915 × 9 = 126135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
3027 = 30 × 527 × 5 = 150135 - Subtract the two like fractions:
126135 - 150135 = 126 - 150135 = -24135 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -845
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