Subtract 27/30 from 27/6
1st number: 4 3/6, 2nd number: 27/30
27/6 - 27/30 is 18/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 30 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
27/6 = 27 × 5/6 × 5 = 135/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
27/30 = 27 × 1/30 × 1 = 27/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
135/30 - 27/30 = 135 - 27/30 = 108/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 18/5
- In mixed form: 33/5
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