Subtract 15/7 from 27/15
1st number: 1 12/15, 2nd number: 2 1/7
27/15 - 15/7 is -12/35.
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,
15/7 = 15 × 15/7 × 15 = 225/105 - Subtract the two like fractions:
189/105 - 225/105 = 189 - 225/105 = -36/105 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -12/35
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