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Subtract 30/27 from 24/15

1st number: 1 9/15, 2nd number: 1 3/27

24/15 - 30/27 is 22/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 9 = 135,
    24/15 = 24 × 9/15 × 9 = 216/135
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
    30/27 = 30 × 5/27 × 5 = 150/135
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    216/135 - 150/135 = 216 - 150/135 = 66/135
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 22/45

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