Subtract 18/30 from 21/27
21/27 - 18/30 is 8/45.
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,
21/27 = 21 × 10/27 × 10 = 210/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
18/30 = 18 × 9/30 × 9 = 162/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/270 - 162/270 = 210 - 162/270 = 48/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 8/45
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