Subtract 6/27 from 15/75
15/75 - 6/27 is -1/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 27 is 675
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 675 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 9 = 675,
15/75 = 15 × 9/75 × 9 = 135/675 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 25 = 675,
6/27 = 6 × 25/27 × 25 = 150/675 - Subtract the two like fractions:
135/675 - 150/675 = 135 - 150/675 = -15/675 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/45
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