Subtract 63/30 from 27/7
1st number: 3 6/7, 2nd number: 2 3/30
27/7 - 63/30 is 123/70.
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,
63/30 = 63 × 7/30 × 7 = 441/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
810/210 - 441/210 = 810 - 441/210 = 369/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 123/70
- In mixed form: 153/70
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