Subtract 15/90 from 27/2
1st number: 13 1/2, 2nd number: 15/90
27/2 - 15/90 is 40/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 45 = 90,
27/2 = 27 × 45/2 × 45 = 1215/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
15/90 = 15 × 1/90 × 1 = 15/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1215/90 - 15/90 = 1215 - 15/90 = 1200/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 40/3
- In mixed form: 131/3
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