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Subtract 4/27 from 84/15

1st number: 5 9/15, 2nd number: 4/27

84/15 - 4/27 is 736/135.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 9 = 135,
    84/15 = 84 × 9/15 × 9 = 756/135
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
    4/27 = 4 × 5/27 × 5 = 20/135
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    756/135 - 20/135 = 756 - 20/135 = 736/135
  5. In mixed form: 561/135

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