Subtract 5/27 from 7/15
715 - 527 is 38135.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 27 is 135
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 9 = 135,
715 = 7 × 915 × 9 = 63135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
527 = 5 × 527 × 5 = 25135 - Subtract the two like fractions:
63135 - 25135 = 63 - 25135 = 38135
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