Subtract 12/27 from 72/45
1st number: 1 27/45, 2nd number: 12/27
72/45 - 12/27 is 52/45.
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,
72/45 = 72 × 3/45 × 3 = 216/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
12/27 = 12 × 5/27 × 5 = 60/135 - Subtract the two like fractions:
216/135 - 60/135 = 216 - 60/135 = 156/135 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 52/45
- In mixed form: 17/45
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