Subtract 1/15 from 27/2
1st number: 13 1/2, 2nd number: 1/15
272 - 115 is 40330.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 15 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 15 = 30,
272 = 27 × 152 × 15 = 40530 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
115 = 1 × 215 × 2 = 230 - Subtract the two like fractions:
40530 - 230 = 405 - 230 = 40330 - In mixed form: 131330
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