Subtract 27/36 from 4/15
4/15 - 27/36 is -29/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 12 = 180,
4/15 = 4 × 12/15 × 12 = 48/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
27/36 = 27 × 5/36 × 5 = 135/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
48/180 - 135/180 = 48 - 135/180 = -87/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/60
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