Subtract 2/15 from 49/27
1st number: 1 22/27, 2nd number: 2/15
49/27 - 2/15 is 227/135.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 15 is 135
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
49/27 = 49 × 5/27 × 5 = 245/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 9 = 135,
2/15 = 2 × 9/15 × 9 = 18/135 - Subtract the two like fractions:
245/135 - 18/135 = 245 - 18/135 = 227/135 - In mixed form: 192/135
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