Subtract 45/27 from 8/9
1st number: 8/9, 2nd number: 1 18/27
8/9 - 45/27 is -7/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 27 is 27
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 27 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 3 = 27,
8/9 = 8 × 3/9 × 3 = 24/27 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 1 = 27,
45/27 = 45 × 1/27 × 1 = 45/27 - Subtract the two like fractions:
24/27 - 45/27 = 24 - 45/27 = -21/27 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/9
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