Subtract 12/15 from 4/27
4/27 - 12/15 is -88/135.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 15 is 135
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
4/27 = 4 × 5/27 × 5 = 20/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 9 = 135,
12/15 = 12 × 9/15 × 9 = 108/135 - Subtract the two like fractions:
20/135 - 108/135 = 20 - 108/135 = -88/135
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