Subtract 70/45 from 2/27, Solve 2/27

Subtract 70/45 from 2/27

1^st number: 2/27, 2^nd number: 1 25/45

2/27 - 70/45 is -40/27.

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,
70/45 = 70 × 3/45 × 3 = 210/135
Subtract the two like fractions:
10/135 - 210/135 = 10 - 210/135 = -200/135
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -40/27

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