Subtract 40/27 from 8/15
1st number: 8/15, 2nd number: 1 13/27
8/15 - 40/27 is -128/135.
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,
8/15 = 8 × 9/15 × 9 = 72/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
40/27 = 40 × 5/27 × 5 = 200/135 - Subtract the two like fractions:
72/135 - 200/135 = 72 - 200/135 = -128/135
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