Subtract 40/45 from 14/27
14/27 - 40/45 is -10/27.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 45 is 135
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
14/27 = 14 × 5/27 × 5 = 70/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 3 = 135,
40/45 = 40 × 3/45 × 3 = 120/135 - Subtract the two like fractions:
70/135 - 120/135 = 70 - 120/135 = -50/135 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -10/27
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