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Subtract 12/27 from 40/15

1st number: 2 10/15, 2nd number: 12/27

40/15 - 12/27 is 20/9.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 9 = 135,
    40/15 = 40 × 9/15 × 9 = 360/135
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
    12/27 = 12 × 5/27 × 5 = 60/135
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    360/135 - 60/135 = 360 - 60/135 = 300/135
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 20/9
  6. In mixed form: 22/9

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