Subtract 27/45 from 27/3
1st number: 9 0/3, 2nd number: 27/45
27/3 - 27/45 is 42/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 45 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 15 = 45,
27/3 = 27 × 15/3 × 15 = 405/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
27/45 = 27 × 1/45 × 1 = 27/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
405/45 - 27/45 = 405 - 27/45 = 378/45 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 42/5
- In mixed form: 82/5
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