Subtract 15/27 from 27/15
1st number: 1 12/15, 2nd number: 15/27
27/15 - 15/27 is 56/45.
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,
27/15 = 27 × 9/15 × 9 = 243/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
15/27 = 15 × 5/27 × 5 = 75/135 - Subtract the two like fractions:
243/135 - 75/135 = 243 - 75/135 = 168/135 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 56/45
- In mixed form: 111/45
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