Subtract 4/5 from 27/9
1st number: 3 0/9, 2nd number: 4/5
279 - 45 is 115.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 5 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
279 = 27 × 59 × 5 = 13545 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
45 = 4 × 95 × 9 = 3645 - Subtract the two like fractions:
13545 - 3645 = 135 - 3645 = 9945 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 115
- In mixed form: 215
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