Subtract 2/45 from 27/7
1st number: 3 6/7, 2nd number: 2/45
27/7 - 2/45 is 1201/315.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 45 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 45 = 315,
27/7 = 27 × 45/7 × 45 = 1215/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
2/45 = 2 × 7/45 × 7 = 14/315 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1215/315 - 14/315 = 1215 - 14/315 = 1201/315 - In mixed form: 3256/315
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