Subtract 16/30 from 27/36
27/36 - 16/30 is 13/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 30 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
27/36 = 27 × 5/36 × 5 = 135/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
16/30 = 16 × 6/30 × 6 = 96/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
135/180 - 96/180 = 135 - 96/180 = 39/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/60
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