Subtract 45/15 from 27/45
1st number: 27/45, 2nd number: 3 0/15
27/45 - 45/15 is -12/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 15 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
27/45 = 27 × 1/45 × 1 = 27/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
45/15 = 45 × 3/15 × 3 = 135/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
27/45 - 135/45 = 27 - 135/45 = -108/45 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -12/5
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