Subtract 9/6 from 15/27
1st number: 15/27, 2nd number: 1 3/6
15/27 - 9/6 is -17/18.
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,
9/6 = 9 × 9/6 × 9 = 81/54 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/54 - 81/54 = 30 - 81/54 = -51/54 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/18
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