Subtract 6/12 from 27/45, Solve 27/45

Subtract 6/12 from 27/45

27/45 - 6/12 is 1/10.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 12 is 180

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
27/45 = 27 × 4/45 × 4 = 108/180
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
6/12 = 6 × 15/12 × 15 = 90/180
Subtract the two like fractions:
108/180 - 90/180 = 108 - 90/180 = 18/180
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/10

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