Subtract 56/45 from 15/27
1st number: 15/27, 2nd number: 1 11/45
15/27 - 56/45 is -31/45.
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,
15/27 = 15 × 5/27 × 5 = 75/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 3 = 135,
56/45 = 56 × 3/45 × 3 = 168/135 - Subtract the two like fractions:
75/135 - 168/135 = 75 - 168/135 = -93/135 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/45
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