Answers

Subtract 45/15 from 27/36

1^st number: 27/36, 2^nd number: 3 0/15

27/36 - 45/15 is -9/4.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 15 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   27/36 = 27 × 5/36 × 5 = 135/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 12 = 180,
   45/15 = 45 × 12/15 × 12 = 540/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   135/180 - 540/180 = 135 - 540/180 = -405/180
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -9/4

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