Subtract 12/27 from 84/15
1st number: 5 9/15, 2nd number: 12/27
84/15 - 12/27 is 232/45.
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,
84/15 = 84 × 9/15 × 9 = 756/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
12/27 = 12 × 5/27 × 5 = 60/135 - Subtract the two like fractions:
756/135 - 60/135 = 756 - 60/135 = 696/135 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 232/45
- In mixed form: 57/45
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