Subtract 24/5 from 15/27, Solve 15/27

Subtract 24/5 from 15/27

1^st number: 15/27, 2^nd number: 4 4/5

15/27 - 24/5 is -191/45.

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,
24/5 = 24 × 27/5 × 27 = 648/135
Subtract the two like fractions:
75/135 - 648/135 = 75 - 648/135 = -573/135
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -191/45

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