Subtract 70/27 from 15/48
1st number: 15/48, 2nd number: 2 16/27
15/48 - 70/27 is -985/432.
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,
15/48 = 15 × 9/48 × 9 = 135/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
70/27 = 70 × 16/27 × 16 = 1120/432 - Subtract the two like fractions:
135/432 - 1120/432 = 135 - 1120/432 = -985/432
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