Subtract 27/45 from 35/54
35/54 - 27/45 is 13/270.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 45 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
35/54 = 35 × 5/54 × 5 = 175/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 6 = 270,
27/45 = 27 × 6/45 × 6 = 162/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
175/270 - 162/270 = 175 - 162/270 = 13/270
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