Subtract 1/14 from 15/27
15/27 - 1/14 is 61/126.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 14 is 378
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 14 = 378,
15/27 = 15 × 14/27 × 14 = 210/378 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 27 = 378,
1/14 = 1 × 27/14 × 27 = 27/378 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/378 - 27/378 = 210 - 27/378 = 183/378 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 61/126
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