Subtract 32/81 from 27/45
27/45 - 32/81 is 83/405.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 81 is 405
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 405 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 9 = 405,
27/45 = 27 × 9/45 × 9 = 243/405 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 5 = 405,
32/81 = 32 × 5/81 × 5 = 160/405 - Subtract the two like fractions:
243/405 - 160/405 = 243 - 160/405 = 83/405
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