Subtract 15/40 from 27/9
1st number: 3 0/9, 2nd number: 15/40
27/9 - 15/40 is 21/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 40 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 40 = 360,
27/9 = 27 × 40/9 × 40 = 1080/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
15/40 = 15 × 9/40 × 9 = 135/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1080/360 - 135/360 = 1080 - 135/360 = 945/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/8
- In mixed form: 25/8
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