Subtract 16/45 from 45/27
1st number: 1 18/27, 2nd number: 16/45
45/27 - 16/45 is 59/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 45 is 135
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
45/27 = 45 × 5/27 × 5 = 225/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 3 = 135,
16/45 = 16 × 3/45 × 3 = 48/135 - Subtract the two like fractions:
225/135 - 48/135 = 225 - 48/135 = 177/135 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 59/45
- In mixed form: 114/45
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