Subtract 15/35 from 18/27
18/27 - 15/35 is 5/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 35 is 945
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 945 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 35 = 945,
18/27 = 18 × 35/27 × 35 = 630/945 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 27 = 945,
15/35 = 15 × 27/35 × 27 = 405/945 - Subtract the two like fractions:
630/945 - 405/945 = 630 - 405/945 = 225/945 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/21
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