Answers

Subtract 54/27 from 45/75

1^st number: 45/75, 2^nd number: 2 0/27

45/75 - 54/27 is -7/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 27 is 675
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 675
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 9 = 675,
   45/75 = 45 × 9/75 × 9 = 405/675
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 25 = 675,
   54/27 = 54 × 25/27 × 25 = 1350/675
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   405/675 - 1350/675 = 405 - 1350/675 = -945/675
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/5

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