Subtract 4/45 from 27/4
1st number: 6 3/4, 2nd number: 4/45
27/4 - 4/45 is 1199/180.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
27/4 = 27 × 45/4 × 45 = 1215/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
4/45 = 4 × 4/45 × 4 = 16/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1215/180 - 16/180 = 1215 - 16/180 = 1199/180 - In mixed form: 6119/180
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