Subtract 10/15 from 63/27
1st number: 2 9/27, 2nd number: 10/15
63/27 - 10/15 is 5/3.
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,
63/27 = 63 × 5/27 × 5 = 315/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 9 = 135,
10/15 = 10 × 9/15 × 9 = 90/135 - Subtract the two like fractions:
315/135 - 90/135 = 315 - 90/135 = 225/135 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/3
- In mixed form: 12/3
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