Subtract 4/27 from 4/15
415 - 427 is 16135.
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,
415 = 4 × 915 × 9 = 36135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
427 = 4 × 527 × 5 = 20135 - Subtract the two like fractions:
36135 - 20135 = 36 - 20135 = 16135
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