Subtract 4/45 from 2/27
227 - 445 is -2135.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 45 is 135
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
227 = 2 × 527 × 5 = 10135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 3 = 135,
445 = 4 × 345 × 3 = 12135 - Subtract the two like fractions:
10135 - 12135 = 10 - 12135 = -2135
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