Subtract 4/27 from 21/15
1st number: 1 6/15, 2nd number: 4/27
2115 - 427 is 169135.
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,
427 = 4 × 527 × 5 = 20135 - Subtract the two like fractions:
189135 - 20135 = 189 - 20135 = 169135 - In mixed form: 134135
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