Subtract 5/30 from 12/27
12/27 - 5/30 is 5/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 30 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
12/27 = 12 × 10/27 × 10 = 120/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
5/30 = 5 × 9/30 × 9 = 45/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
120/270 - 45/270 = 120 - 45/270 = 75/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/18
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