Subtract 14/18 from 45/27
1st number: 1 18/27, 2nd number: 14/18
45/27 - 14/18 is 8/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 18 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
45/27 = 45 × 2/27 × 2 = 90/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 3 = 54,
14/18 = 14 × 3/18 × 3 = 42/54 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/54 - 42/54 = 90 - 42/54 = 48/54 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 8/9
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