Subtract 10/27 from 8/45
845 - 1027 is -26135.
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,
845 = 8 × 345 × 3 = 24135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
1027 = 10 × 527 × 5 = 50135 - Subtract the two like fractions:
24135 - 50135 = 24 - 50135 = -26135
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