Subtract 1/27 from 1/45
1/45 - 1/27 is -2/135.
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,
1/45 = 1 × 3/45 × 3 = 3/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
1/27 = 1 × 5/27 × 5 = 5/135 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3/135 - 5/135 = 3 - 5/135 = -2/135
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