Subtract 40/36 from 27/30
1st number: 27/30, 2nd number: 1 4/36
27/30 - 40/36 is -19/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
27/30 = 27 × 6/30 × 6 = 162/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
40/36 = 40 × 5/36 × 5 = 200/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
162/180 - 200/180 = 162 - 200/180 = -38/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/90
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