Subtract 2/27 from 15/5
1st number: 3 0/5, 2nd number: 2/27
15/5 - 2/27 is 79/27.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 27 is 135
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 27 = 135,
15/5 = 15 × 27/5 × 27 = 405/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
2/27 = 2 × 5/27 × 5 = 10/135 - Subtract the two like fractions:
405/135 - 10/135 = 405 - 10/135 = 395/135 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 79/27
- In mixed form: 225/27
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