Subtract 7/27 from 9/45
945 - 727 is -8135.
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,
945 = 9 × 345 × 3 = 27135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
727 = 7 × 527 × 5 = 35135 - Subtract the two like fractions:
27135 - 35135 = 27 - 35135 = -8135
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