Subtract 15/45 from 27/16
1st number: 1 11/16, 2nd number: 15/45
27/16 - 15/45 is 65/48.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 45 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
27/16 = 27 × 45/16 × 45 = 1215/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
15/45 = 15 × 16/45 × 16 = 240/720 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1215/720 - 240/720 = 1215 - 240/720 = 975/720 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 65/48
- In mixed form: 117/48
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