Subtract 1/27 from 35/45
35/45 - 1/27 is 20/27.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 27 is 135
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 3 = 135,
35/45 = 35 × 3/45 × 3 = 105/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
1/27 = 1 × 5/27 × 5 = 5/135 - Subtract the two like fractions:
105/135 - 5/135 = 105 - 5/135 = 100/135 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 20/27
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