Subtract 27/15 from 9/45
1st number: 9/45, 2nd number: 1 12/15
9/45 - 27/15 is -8/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 15 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
9/45 = 9 × 1/45 × 1 = 9/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
27/15 = 27 × 3/15 × 3 = 81/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
9/45 - 81/45 = 9 - 81/45 = -72/45 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -8/5
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