Subtract 30/27 from 14/45
1st number: 14/45, 2nd number: 1 3/27
1445 - 3027 is -45.
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,
1445 = 14 × 345 × 3 = 42135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
3027 = 30 × 527 × 5 = 150135 - Subtract the two like fractions:
42135 - 150135 = 42 - 150135 = -108135 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -45
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