Subtract 5/45 from 2/27
2/27 - 5/45 is -1/27.
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,
2/27 = 2 × 5/27 × 5 = 10/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 3 = 135,
5/45 = 5 × 3/45 × 3 = 15/135 - Subtract the two like fractions:
10/135 - 15/135 = 10 - 15/135 = -5/135 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/27
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