Subtract 9/5 from 45/27
1st number: 1 18/27, 2nd number: 1 4/5
4527 - 95 is -215.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 5 is 135
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
4527 = 45 × 527 × 5 = 225135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 27 = 135,
95 = 9 × 275 × 27 = 243135 - Subtract the two like fractions:
225135 - 243135 = 225 - 243135 = -18135 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -215
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