Subtract 48/27 from 45/5
1st number: 9 0/5, 2nd number: 1 21/27
45/5 - 48/27 is 65/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 27 is 135
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 27 = 135,
45/5 = 45 × 27/5 × 27 = 1215/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
48/27 = 48 × 5/27 × 5 = 240/135 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1215/135 - 240/135 = 1215 - 240/135 = 975/135 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 65/9
- In mixed form: 72/9
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