Subtract 15/81 from 27/2
1st number: 13 1/2, 2nd number: 15/81
27/2 - 15/81 is 719/54.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 81 is 162
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 162 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 81 = 162,
27/2 = 27 × 81/2 × 81 = 2187/162 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
15/81 = 15 × 2/81 × 2 = 30/162 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2187/162 - 30/162 = 2187 - 30/162 = 2157/162 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 719/54
- In mixed form: 1317/54
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