Subtract 10/27 from 49/15
1st number: 3 4/15, 2nd number: 10/27
4915 - 1027 is 391135.
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,
4915 = 49 × 915 × 9 = 441135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
1027 = 10 × 527 × 5 = 50135 - Subtract the two like fractions:
441135 - 50135 = 441 - 50135 = 391135 - In mixed form: 2121135
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