Subtract 1/45 from 27/63
27/63 - 1/45 is 128/315.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 45 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
27/63 = 27 × 5/63 × 5 = 135/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
1/45 = 1 × 7/45 × 7 = 7/315 - Subtract the two like fractions:
135/315 - 7/315 = 135 - 7/315 = 128/315
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