Subtract 16/27 from 27/15
1st number: 1 12/15, 2nd number: 16/27
2715 - 1627 is 163135.
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,
2715 = 27 × 915 × 9 = 243135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
1627 = 16 × 527 × 5 = 80135 - Subtract the two like fractions:
243135 - 80135 = 243 - 80135 = 163135 - In mixed form: 128135
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