Subtract 84/27 from 80/15
1st number: 5 5/15, 2nd number: 3 3/27
80/15 - 84/27 is 20/9.
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,
80/15 = 80 × 9/15 × 9 = 720/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
84/27 = 84 × 5/27 × 5 = 420/135 - Subtract the two like fractions:
720/135 - 420/135 = 720 - 420/135 = 300/135 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 20/9
- In mixed form: 22/9
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