Subtract 1/27 from 21/15
1st number: 1 6/15, 2nd number: 1/27
2115 - 127 is 184135.
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,
2115 = 21 × 915 × 9 = 189135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
127 = 1 × 527 × 5 = 5135 - Subtract the two like fractions:
189135 - 5135 = 189 - 5135 = 184135 - In mixed form: 149135
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