Subtract 1/27 from 15/48
1548 - 127 is 119432.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 27 is 432
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
1548 = 15 × 948 × 9 = 135432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
127 = 1 × 1627 × 16 = 16432 - Subtract the two like fractions:
135432 - 16432 = 135 - 16432 = 119432
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