Subtract 6/27 from 96/45
1st number: 2 6/45, 2nd number: 6/27
96/45 - 6/27 is 86/45.
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,
96/45 = 96 × 3/45 × 3 = 288/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
6/27 = 6 × 5/27 × 5 = 30/135 - Subtract the two like fractions:
288/135 - 30/135 = 288 - 30/135 = 258/135 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 86/45
- In mixed form: 141/45
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