Subtract 4/27 from 15/3
1st number: 5 0/3, 2nd number: 4/27
153 - 427 is 13127.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 27 is 27
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 27 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 9 = 27,
153 = 15 × 93 × 9 = 13527 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 1 = 27,
427 = 4 × 127 × 1 = 427 - Subtract the two like fractions:
13527 - 427 = 135 - 427 = 13127 - In mixed form: 42327
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