Subtract 4/15 from 56/27
1st number: 2 2/27, 2nd number: 4/15
56/27 - 4/15 is 244/135.
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,
56/27 = 56 × 5/27 × 5 = 280/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 9 = 135,
4/15 = 4 × 9/15 × 9 = 36/135 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/135 - 36/135 = 280 - 36/135 = 244/135 - In mixed form: 1109/135
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