Subtract 8/27 from 12/45
12/45 - 8/27 is -4/135.
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,
12/45 = 12 × 3/45 × 3 = 36/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
8/27 = 8 × 5/27 × 5 = 40/135 - Subtract the two like fractions:
36/135 - 40/135 = 36 - 40/135 = -4/135
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