Subtract 3/64 from 27/45
27/45 - 3/64 is 177/320.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 64 is 2880
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2880 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 64 = 2880,
27/45 = 27 × 64/45 × 64 = 1728/2880 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 45 = 2880,
3/64 = 3 × 45/64 × 45 = 135/2880 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1728/2880 - 135/2880 = 1728 - 135/2880 = 1593/2880 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 177/320
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