Subtract 8/27 from 8/15
8/15 - 8/27 is 32/135.
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,
8/27 = 8 × 5/27 × 5 = 40/135 - Subtract the two like fractions:
72/135 - 40/135 = 72 - 40/135 = 32/135
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