Subtract 24/15 from 75/27
1st number: 2 21/27, 2nd number: 1 9/15
75/27 - 24/15 is 53/45.
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,
75/27 = 75 × 5/27 × 5 = 375/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 9 = 135,
24/15 = 24 × 9/15 × 9 = 216/135 - Subtract the two like fractions:
375/135 - 216/135 = 375 - 216/135 = 159/135 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 53/45
- In mixed form: 18/45
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