Subtract 49/45 from 49/27
1st number: 1 22/27, 2nd number: 1 4/45
49/27 - 49/45 is 98/135.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 45 is 135
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
49/27 = 49 × 5/27 × 5 = 245/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 3 = 135,
49/45 = 49 × 3/45 × 3 = 147/135 - Subtract the two like fractions:
245/135 - 147/135 = 245 - 147/135 = 98/135
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 98/27-49/45 49/27-98/45 49/54-49/45 49/27-49/90 49/81-49/45