Subtract 7/27 from 18/15
1st number: 1 3/15, 2nd number: 7/27
1815 - 727 is 127135.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 27 is 135
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 9 = 135,
1815 = 18 × 915 × 9 = 162135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
727 = 7 × 527 × 5 = 35135 - Subtract the two like fractions:
162135 - 35135 = 162 - 35135 = 127135
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