Subtract 60/27 from 40/45, Solve 40/45

Subtract 60/27 from 40/45

1^st number: 40/45, 2^nd number: 2 6/27

40/45 - 60/27 is -4/3.

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,
40/45 = 40 × 3/45 × 3 = 120/135
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
60/27 = 60 × 5/27 × 5 = 300/135
Subtract the two like fractions:
120/135 - 300/135 = 120 - 300/135 = -180/135
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -4/3

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