Subtract 10/7 from 27/15
1st number: 1 12/15, 2nd number: 1 3/7
27/15 - 10/7 is 13/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 7 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 7 = 105,
27/15 = 27 × 7/15 × 7 = 189/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 15 = 105,
10/7 = 10 × 15/7 × 15 = 150/105 - Subtract the two like fractions:
189/105 - 150/105 = 189 - 150/105 = 39/105 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/35
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