Subtract 15/27 from 49/15, Solve 3 4/15

Subtract 15/27 from 49/15

1^st number: 3 4/15, 2^nd number: 15/27

49/15 - 15/27 is 122/45.

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,
49/15 = 49 × 9/15 × 9 = 441/135
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
15/27 = 15 × 5/27 × 5 = 75/135
Subtract the two like fractions:
441/135 - 75/135 = 441 - 75/135 = 366/135
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 122/45
In mixed form: 232/45

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