Subtract 2/45 from 56/27
1st number: 2 2/27, 2nd number: 2/45
56/27 - 2/45 is 274/135.
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,
56/27 = 56 × 5/27 × 5 = 280/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 3 = 135,
2/45 = 2 × 3/45 × 3 = 6/135 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/135 - 6/135 = 280 - 6/135 = 274/135 - In mixed form: 24/135
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