Subtract 10/27 from 45/2
1st number: 22 1/2, 2nd number: 10/27
452 - 1027 is 119554.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 27 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 27 = 54,
452 = 45 × 272 × 27 = 121554 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
1027 = 10 × 227 × 2 = 2054 - Subtract the two like fractions:
121554 - 2054 = 1215 - 2054 = 119554 - In mixed form: 22754
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