Subtract 5/18 from 15/27
15/27 - 5/18 is 5/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 18 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 18 × 3 = 54,
5/18 = 5 × 3/18 × 3 = 15/54 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/54 - 15/54 = 30 - 15/54 = 15/54 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/18
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