Subtract 40/27 from 81/15
1st number: 5 6/15, 2nd number: 1 13/27
81/15 - 40/27 is 529/135.
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,
81/15 = 81 × 9/15 × 9 = 729/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
40/27 = 40 × 5/27 × 5 = 200/135 - Subtract the two like fractions:
729/135 - 200/135 = 729 - 200/135 = 529/135 - In mixed form: 3124/135
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