Subtract 1/5 from 15/27
15/27 - 1/5 is 16/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 5 is 135
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
15/27 = 15 × 5/27 × 5 = 75/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 27 = 135,
1/5 = 1 × 27/5 × 27 = 27/135 - Subtract the two like fractions:
75/135 - 27/135 = 75 - 27/135 = 48/135 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/45
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