Answers

Subtract 36/81 from 27/15

1^st number: 1 12/15, 2^nd number: 36/81

27/15 - 36/81 is 61/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 81 is 405
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 405
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 27 = 405,
   27/15 = 27 × 27/15 × 27 = 729/405
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 5 = 405,
   36/81 = 36 × 5/81 × 5 = 180/405
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   729/405 - 180/405 = 729 - 180/405 = 549/405
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 61/45
6. In mixed form: 116/45

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