Subtract 15/27 from 14/6
1st number: 2 2/6, 2nd number: 15/27
146 - 1527 is 169.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 27 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 9 = 54,
146 = 14 × 96 × 9 = 12654 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
1527 = 15 × 227 × 2 = 3054 - Subtract the two like fractions:
12654 - 3054 = 126 - 3054 = 9654 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 169
- In mixed form: 179
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