Subtract 10/27 from 42/15
1st number: 2 12/15, 2nd number: 10/27
4215 - 1027 is 328135.
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,
4215 = 42 × 915 × 9 = 378135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
1027 = 10 × 527 × 5 = 50135 - Subtract the two like fractions:
378135 - 50135 = 378 - 50135 = 328135 - In mixed form: 258135
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