Subtract 15/56 from 27/9
1st number: 3 0/9, 2nd number: 15/56
27/9 - 15/56 is 153/56.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 56 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 56 = 504,
27/9 = 27 × 56/9 × 56 = 1512/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
15/56 = 15 × 9/56 × 9 = 135/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1512/504 - 135/504 = 1512 - 135/504 = 1377/504 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 153/56
- In mixed form: 241/56
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