Subtract 30/27 from 4/45
1st number: 4/45, 2nd number: 1 3/27
445 - 3027 is -4645.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 27 is 135 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 3 = 135,
445 = 4 × 345 × 3 = 12135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
3027 = 30 × 527 × 5 = 150135 - Subtract the two fractions:
12135 - 150135 = 12 - 150135 = -138135 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -4645
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