Subtract 15/8 from 6/27, Solve 6/27

Subtract 15/8 from 6/27

1^st number: 6/27, 2^nd number: 1 7/8

6/27 - 15/8 is -119/72.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 8 is 216

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
6/27 = 6 × 8/27 × 8 = 48/216
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
15/8 = 15 × 27/8 × 27 = 405/216
Subtract the two like fractions:
48/216 - 405/216 = 48 - 405/216 = -357/216
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -119/72

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