Subtract 28/15 from 6/27
1st number: 6/27, 2nd number: 1 13/15
6/27 - 28/15 is -74/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 15 is 135
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
6/27 = 6 × 5/27 × 5 = 30/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 9 = 135,
28/15 = 28 × 9/15 × 9 = 252/135 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/135 - 252/135 = 30 - 252/135 = -222/135 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -74/45
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