Subtract 27/5 from 45/75
1st number: 45/75, 2nd number: 5 2/5
45/75 - 27/5 is -24/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 5 is 75
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 1 = 75,
45/75 = 45 × 1/75 × 1 = 45/75 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 15 = 75,
27/5 = 27 × 15/5 × 15 = 405/75 - Subtract the two like fractions:
45/75 - 405/75 = 45 - 405/75 = -360/75 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -24/5
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