Subtract 15/4 from 6/27, Solve 6/27

Subtract 15/4 from 6/27

1^st number: 6/27, 2^nd number: 3 3/4

6/27 - 15/4 is -127/36.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 4 is 108

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
6/27 = 6 × 4/27 × 4 = 24/108
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
15/4 = 15 × 27/4 × 27 = 405/108
Subtract the two like fractions:
24/108 - 405/108 = 24 - 405/108 = -381/108
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -127/36

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