Subtract 18/45 from 7/27
7/27 - 18/45 is -19/135.
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,
7/27 = 7 × 5/27 × 5 = 35/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 3 = 135,
18/45 = 18 × 3/45 × 3 = 54/135 - Subtract the two like fractions:
35/135 - 54/135 = 35 - 54/135 = -19/135
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