Subtract 27/8 from 9/45
1st number: 9/45, 2nd number: 3 3/8
9/45 - 27/8 is -127/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 8 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
9/45 = 9 × 8/45 × 8 = 72/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
27/8 = 27 × 45/8 × 45 = 1215/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
72/360 - 1215/360 = 72 - 1215/360 = -1143/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -127/40
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