Subtract 15/14 from 6/27
1st number: 6/27, 2nd number: 1 1/14
627 - 1514 is -107126.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 14 is 378
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 14 = 378,
627 = 6 × 1427 × 14 = 84378 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 27 = 378,
1514 = 15 × 2714 × 27 = 405378 - Subtract the two like fractions:
84378 - 405378 = 84 - 405378 = -321378 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -107126
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