Subtract 1/27 from 7/45
745 - 127 is 16135.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 27 is 135
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 3 = 135,
745 = 7 × 345 × 3 = 21135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
127 = 1 × 527 × 5 = 5135 - Subtract the two like fractions:
21135 - 5135 = 21 - 5135 = 16135
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