Subtract 27/9 from 12/30
1st number: 12/30, 2nd number: 3 0/9
12/30 - 27/9 is -13/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 9 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
12/30 = 12 × 3/30 × 3 = 36/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
27/9 = 27 × 10/9 × 10 = 270/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
36/90 - 270/90 = 36 - 270/90 = -234/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/5
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