Subtract 27/45 from 5/8
5/8 - 27/45 is 1/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 45 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
5/8 = 5 × 45/8 × 45 = 225/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
27/45 = 27 × 8/45 × 8 = 216/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
225/360 - 216/360 = 225 - 216/360 = 9/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/40
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