Subtract 27/49 from 12/45
12/45 - 27/49 is -209/735.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 49 is 2205
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2205 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 49 = 2205,
12/45 = 12 × 49/45 × 49 = 588/2205 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 45 = 2205,
27/49 = 27 × 45/49 × 45 = 1215/2205 - Subtract the two like fractions:
588/2205 - 1215/2205 = 588 - 1215/2205 = -627/2205 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -209/735
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