Subtract 45/18 from 27/30
1st number: 27/30, 2nd number: 2 9/18
27/30 - 45/18 is -8/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
27/30 = 27 × 3/30 × 3 = 81/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
45/18 = 45 × 5/18 × 5 = 225/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
81/90 - 225/90 = 81 - 225/90 = -144/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -8/5
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