Subtract 84/27 from 32/15
1st number: 2 2/15, 2nd number: 3 3/27
32/15 - 84/27 is -44/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 27 is 135
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 9 = 135,
32/15 = 32 × 9/15 × 9 = 288/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
84/27 = 84 × 5/27 × 5 = 420/135 - Subtract the two like fractions:
288/135 - 420/135 = 288 - 420/135 = -132/135 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -44/45
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