Subtract 27/45 from 35/18
1st number: 1 17/18, 2nd number: 27/45
35/18 - 27/45 is 121/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
35/18 = 35 × 5/18 × 5 = 175/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
27/45 = 27 × 2/45 × 2 = 54/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
175/90 - 54/90 = 175 - 54/90 = 121/90 - In mixed form: 131/90
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