Subtract 15/27 from 7/5
1st number: 1 2/5, 2nd number: 15/27
75 - 1527 is 3845.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 27 is 135
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 27 = 135,
75 = 7 × 275 × 27 = 189135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
1527 = 15 × 527 × 5 = 75135 - Subtract the two like fractions:
189135 - 75135 = 189 - 75135 = 114135 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3845
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