Answers

Subtract 15/27 from 84/75

1^st number: 1 9/75, 2^nd number: 15/27

84/75 - 15/27 is 127/225.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 27 is 675
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 675
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 9 = 675,
   84/75 = 84 × 9/75 × 9 = 756/675
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 25 = 675,
   15/27 = 15 × 25/27 × 25 = 375/675
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   756/675 - 375/675 = 756 - 375/675 = 381/675
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 127/225

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