Subtract 10/27 from 70/45, Solve 1 25/45

Subtract 10/27 from 70/45

1^st number: 1 25/45, 2^nd number: 10/27

70/45 - 10/27 is 32/27.

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,
70/45 = 70 × 3/45 × 3 = 210/135
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
10/27 = 10 × 5/27 × 5 = 50/135
Subtract the two like fractions:
210/135 - 50/135 = 210 - 50/135 = 160/135
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 32/27
In mixed form: 15/27

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