Subtract 18/27 from 81/15
1st number: 5 6/15, 2nd number: 18/27
81/15 - 18/27 is 71/15.
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,
81/15 = 81 × 9/15 × 9 = 729/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
18/27 = 18 × 5/27 × 5 = 90/135 - Subtract the two like fractions:
729/135 - 90/135 = 729 - 90/135 = 639/135 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 71/15
- In mixed form: 411/15
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