Subtract 35/27 from 6/15
1st number: 6/15, 2nd number: 1 8/27
6/15 - 35/27 is -121/135.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
6/15 = 6 × 9/15 × 9 = 54/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
35/27 = 35 × 5/27 × 5 = 175/135 - Subtract the two like fractions:
54/135 - 175/135 = 54 - 175/135 = -121/135
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