Subtract 30/27 from 20/30
1st number: 20/30, 2nd number: 1 3/27
20/30 - 30/27 is -4/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 27 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
20/30 = 20 × 9/30 × 9 = 180/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
30/27 = 30 × 10/27 × 10 = 300/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/270 - 300/270 = 180 - 300/270 = -120/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -4/9
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