Subtract 10/6 from 15/27
1st number: 15/27, 2nd number: 1 4/6
15/27 - 10/6 is -10/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 6 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
15/27 = 15 × 2/27 × 2 = 30/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 9 = 54,
10/6 = 10 × 9/6 × 9 = 90/54 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/54 - 90/54 = 30 - 90/54 = -60/54 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -10/9
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