Answers

Subtract 24/27 from 45/15

1^st number: 3 0/15, 2^nd number: 24/27

45/15 - 24/27 is 19/9.

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,
   45/15 = 45 × 9/15 × 9 = 405/135
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
   24/27 = 24 × 5/27 × 5 = 120/135
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   405/135 - 120/135 = 405 - 120/135 = 285/135
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/9
6. In mixed form: 21/9

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