Subtract 2/27 from 20/15
1st number: 1 5/15, 2nd number: 2/27
20/15 - 2/27 is 34/27.
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,
20/15 = 20 × 9/15 × 9 = 180/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
2/27 = 2 × 5/27 × 5 = 10/135 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/135 - 10/135 = 180 - 10/135 = 170/135 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 34/27
- In mixed form: 17/27
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