Subtract 56/45 from 7/27
1st number: 7/27, 2nd number: 1 11/45
7/27 - 56/45 is -133/135.
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,
56/45 = 56 × 3/45 × 3 = 168/135 - Subtract the two like fractions:
35/135 - 168/135 = 35 - 168/135 = -133/135
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