Subtract 35/45 from 27/2
1st number: 13 1/2, 2nd number: 35/45
27/2 - 35/45 is 229/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 45 = 90,
27/2 = 27 × 45/2 × 45 = 1215/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
35/45 = 35 × 2/45 × 2 = 70/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1215/90 - 70/90 = 1215 - 70/90 = 1145/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 229/18
- In mixed form: 1213/18
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