Subtract 9/27 from 21/15
1st number: 1 6/15, 2nd number: 9/27
21/15 - 9/27 is 16/15.
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,
21/15 = 21 × 9/15 × 9 = 189/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
9/27 = 9 × 5/27 × 5 = 45/135 - Subtract the two like fractions:
189/135 - 45/135 = 189 - 45/135 = 144/135 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/15
- In mixed form: 11/15
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