Subtract 9/45 from 3/27
3/27 - 9/45 is -4/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 45 is 135
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
3/27 = 3 × 5/27 × 5 = 15/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 3 = 135,
9/45 = 9 × 3/45 × 3 = 27/135 - Subtract the two like fractions:
15/135 - 27/135 = 15 - 27/135 = -12/135 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -4/45
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