Subtract 8/45 from 63/27
1st number: 2 9/27, 2nd number: 8/45
63/27 - 8/45 is 97/45.
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,
63/27 = 63 × 5/27 × 5 = 315/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 3 = 135,
8/45 = 8 × 3/45 × 3 = 24/135 - Subtract the two like fractions:
315/135 - 24/135 = 315 - 24/135 = 291/135 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 97/45
- In mixed form: 27/45
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