Subtract 27/90 from 10/30
10/30 - 27/90 is 1/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
10/30 = 10 × 3/30 × 3 = 30/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
27/90 = 27 × 1/90 × 1 = 27/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/90 - 27/90 = 30 - 27/90 = 3/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/30
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