Subtract 9/5 from 15/27
1st number: 15/27, 2nd number: 1 4/5
15/27 - 9/5 is -56/45.
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,
9/5 = 9 × 27/5 × 27 = 243/135 - Subtract the two like fractions:
75/135 - 243/135 = 75 - 243/135 = -168/135 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -56/45
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