Subtract 7/27 from 45/18
1st number: 2 9/18, 2nd number: 7/27
4518 - 727 is 12154.
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,
4518 = 45 × 318 × 3 = 13554 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
727 = 7 × 227 × 2 = 1454 - Subtract the two like fractions:
13554 - 1454 = 135 - 1454 = 12154 - In mixed form: 21354
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