Subtract 27/5 from 18/45
1st number: 18/45, 2nd number: 5 2/5
18/45 - 27/5 is -5/1.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 5 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
18/45 = 18 × 1/45 × 1 = 18/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
27/5 = 27 × 9/5 × 9 = 243/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
18/45 - 243/45 = 18 - 243/45 = -225/45 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/1
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