Subtract 15/30 from 27/2
1st number: 13 1/2, 2nd number: 15/30
27/2 - 15/30 is 13/1.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 30 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 15 = 30,
27/2 = 27 × 15/2 × 15 = 405/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
15/30 = 15 × 1/30 × 1 = 15/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
405/30 - 15/30 = 405 - 15/30 = 390/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/1
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