Subtract 7/15 from 14/27
1427 - 715 is 7135.
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,
1427 = 14 × 527 × 5 = 70135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 9 = 135,
715 = 7 × 915 × 9 = 63135 - Subtract the two like fractions:
70135 - 63135 = 70 - 63135 = 7135
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