Subtract 12/45 from 5/27
5/27 - 12/45 is -11/135.
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,
5/27 = 5 × 5/27 × 5 = 25/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 3 = 135,
12/45 = 12 × 3/45 × 3 = 36/135 - Subtract the two like fractions:
25/135 - 36/135 = 25 - 36/135 = -11/135
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