Subtract 27/75 from 42/15
1st number: 2 12/15, 2nd number: 27/75
42/15 - 27/75 is 61/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 75 is 75
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 5 = 75,
42/15 = 42 × 5/15 × 5 = 210/75 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 1 = 75,
27/75 = 27 × 1/75 × 1 = 27/75 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/75 - 27/75 = 210 - 27/75 = 183/75 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 61/25
- In mixed form: 211/25
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