Subtract 45/27 from 3/8
1st number: 3/8, 2nd number: 1 18/27
3/8 - 45/27 is -31/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 27 is 216
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
3/8 = 3 × 27/8 × 27 = 81/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
45/27 = 45 × 8/27 × 8 = 360/216 - Subtract the two like fractions:
81/216 - 360/216 = 81 - 360/216 = -279/216 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/24
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