Subtract 15/30 from 56/27
1st number: 2 2/27, 2nd number: 15/30
56/27 - 15/30 is 85/54.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 30 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
56/27 = 56 × 10/27 × 10 = 560/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
15/30 = 15 × 9/30 × 9 = 135/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
560/270 - 135/270 = 560 - 135/270 = 425/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 85/54
- In mixed form: 131/54
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