Subtract 15/27 from 6/2, Solve 3 0/2

Subtract 15/27 from 6/2

1^st number: 3 0/2, 2^nd number: 15/27

6/2 - 15/27 is 22/9.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 27 is 54

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 27 = 54,
6/2 = 6 × 27/2 × 27 = 162/54
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
15/27 = 15 × 2/27 × 2 = 30/54
Subtract the two like fractions:
162/54 - 30/54 = 162 - 30/54 = 132/54
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 22/9
In mixed form: 24/9

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