Subtract 8/45 from 27/28
27/28 - 8/45 is 991/1260.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 45 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 45 = 1260,
27/28 = 27 × 45/28 × 45 = 1215/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 28 = 1260,
8/45 = 8 × 28/45 × 28 = 224/1260 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1215/1260 - 224/1260 = 1215 - 224/1260 = 991/1260
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