Subtract 42/45 from 27/18
1st number: 1 9/18, 2nd number: 42/45
27/18 - 42/45 is 17/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
27/18 = 27 × 5/18 × 5 = 135/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
42/45 = 42 × 2/45 × 2 = 84/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
135/90 - 84/90 = 135 - 84/90 = 51/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/30
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