Subtract 27/45 from 48/14
1st number: 3 6/14, 2nd number: 27/45
48/14 - 27/45 is 99/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 45 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
48/14 = 48 × 45/14 × 45 = 2160/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
27/45 = 27 × 14/45 × 14 = 378/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2160/630 - 378/630 = 2160 - 378/630 = 1782/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 99/35
- In mixed form: 229/35
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