Subtract 7/45 from 60/27
1st number: 2 6/27, 2nd number: 7/45
60/27 - 7/45 is 31/15.
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,
60/27 = 60 × 5/27 × 5 = 300/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 3 = 135,
7/45 = 7 × 3/45 × 3 = 21/135 - Subtract the two like fractions:
300/135 - 21/135 = 300 - 21/135 = 279/135 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/15
- In mixed form: 21/15
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