Subtract 6/27 from 40/45
4045 - 627 is 23.
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,
4045 = 40 × 345 × 3 = 120135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
627 = 6 × 527 × 5 = 30135 - Subtract the two like fractions:
120135 - 30135 = 120 - 30135 = 90135 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23
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