Subtract 10/25 from 27/30
27/30 - 10/25 is 1/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 25 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
27/30 = 27 × 5/30 × 5 = 135/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
10/25 = 10 × 6/25 × 6 = 60/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
135/150 - 60/150 = 135 - 60/150 = 75/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/2
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