Subtract 15/27 from 45/18
1st number: 2 9/18, 2nd number: 15/27
45/18 - 15/27 is 35/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 27 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 3 = 54,
45/18 = 45 × 3/18 × 3 = 135/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
15/27 = 15 × 2/27 × 2 = 30/54 - Subtract the two like fractions:
135/54 - 30/54 = 135 - 30/54 = 105/54 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 35/18
- In mixed form: 117/18
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