Subtract 2/45 from 27/75
27/75 - 2/45 is 71/225.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 45 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
27/75 = 27 × 3/75 × 3 = 81/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
2/45 = 2 × 5/45 × 5 = 10/225 - Subtract the two like fractions:
81/225 - 10/225 = 81 - 10/225 = 71/225
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