Subtract 8/27 from 90/15
1st number: 6 0/15, 2nd number: 8/27
90/15 - 8/27 is 154/27.
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,
90/15 = 90 × 9/15 × 9 = 810/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
8/27 = 8 × 5/27 × 5 = 40/135 - Subtract the two like fractions:
810/135 - 40/135 = 810 - 40/135 = 770/135 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 154/27
- In mixed form: 519/27
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