Subtract 2/27 from 75/15
1st number: 5 0/15, 2nd number: 2/27
75/15 - 2/27 is 133/27.
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,
75/15 = 75 × 9/15 × 9 = 675/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
2/27 = 2 × 5/27 × 5 = 10/135 - Subtract the two like fractions:
675/135 - 10/135 = 675 - 10/135 = 665/135 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 133/27
- In mixed form: 425/27
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