Subtract 4/27 from 40/15
1st number: 2 10/15, 2nd number: 4/27
40/15 - 4/27 is 68/27.
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,
40/15 = 40 × 9/15 × 9 = 360/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
4/27 = 4 × 5/27 × 5 = 20/135 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/135 - 20/135 = 360 - 20/135 = 340/135 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 68/27
- In mixed form: 214/27
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