Subtract 27/35 from 54/15
1st number: 3 9/15, 2nd number: 27/35
54/15 - 27/35 is 99/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 35 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 7 = 105,
54/15 = 54 × 7/15 × 7 = 378/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
27/35 = 27 × 3/35 × 3 = 81/105 - Subtract the two like fractions:
378/105 - 81/105 = 378 - 81/105 = 297/105 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 99/35
- In mixed form: 229/35
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