Subtract 45/12 from 27/30
1st number: 27/30, 2nd number: 3 9/12
27/30 - 45/12 is -57/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 12 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
27/30 = 27 × 2/30 × 2 = 54/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
45/12 = 45 × 5/12 × 5 = 225/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
54/60 - 225/60 = 54 - 225/60 = -171/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -57/20
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