Subtract 42/45 from 4/27
427 - 4245 is -106135.
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,
427 = 4 × 527 × 5 = 20135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 3 = 135,
4245 = 42 × 345 × 3 = 126135 - Subtract the two like fractions:
20135 - 126135 = 20 - 126135 = -106135
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