Subtract 40/6 from 15/27
1st number: 15/27, 2nd number: 6 4/6
15/27 - 40/6 is -55/9.
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,
40/6 = 40 × 9/6 × 9 = 360/54 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/54 - 360/54 = 30 - 360/54 = -330/54 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -55/9
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