Subtract 2/27 from 3/45
3/45 - 2/27 is -1/135.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 27 is 135
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 3 = 135,
3/45 = 3 × 3/45 × 3 = 9/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
2/27 = 2 × 5/27 × 5 = 10/135 - Subtract the two like fractions:
9/135 - 10/135 = 9 - 10/135 = -1/135
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