Subtract 15/48 from 70/27
1st number: 2 16/27, 2nd number: 15/48
70/27 - 15/48 is 985/432.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 48 is 432
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
70/27 = 70 × 16/27 × 16 = 1120/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
15/48 = 15 × 9/48 × 9 = 135/432 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1120/432 - 135/432 = 1120 - 135/432 = 985/432 - In mixed form: 2121/432
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