Subtract 45/27 from 27/2
1st number: 13 1/2, 2nd number: 1 18/27
27/2 - 45/27 is 71/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 27 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 27 = 54,
27/2 = 27 × 27/2 × 27 = 729/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
45/27 = 45 × 2/27 × 2 = 90/54 - Subtract the two like fractions:
729/54 - 90/54 = 729 - 90/54 = 639/54 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 71/6
- In mixed form: 115/6
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