Subtract 5/27 from 15/45
15/45 - 5/27 is 4/27.
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,
15/45 = 15 × 3/45 × 3 = 45/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
5/27 = 5 × 5/27 × 5 = 25/135 - Subtract the two like fractions:
45/135 - 25/135 = 45 - 25/135 = 20/135 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4/27
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