Subtract 27/30 from 27/7
1st number: 3 6/7, 2nd number: 27/30
27/7 - 27/30 is 207/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 30 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 30 = 210,
27/7 = 27 × 30/7 × 30 = 810/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
27/30 = 27 × 7/30 × 7 = 189/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
810/210 - 189/210 = 810 - 189/210 = 621/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 207/70
- In mixed form: 267/70
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