Subtract 16/54 from 27/15
1st number: 1 12/15, 2nd number: 16/54
27/15 - 16/54 is 203/135.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 54 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 18 = 270,
27/15 = 27 × 18/15 × 18 = 486/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
16/54 = 16 × 5/54 × 5 = 80/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
486/270 - 80/270 = 486 - 80/270 = 406/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 203/135
- In mixed form: 168/135
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