Answers

Subtract 40/30 from 27/9

1^st number: 3 0/9, 2^nd number: 1 10/30

27/9 - 40/30 is 5/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 30 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
   27/9 = 27 × 10/9 × 10 = 270/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
   40/30 = 40 × 3/30 × 3 = 120/90
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   270/90 - 120/90 = 270 - 120/90 = 150/90
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/3
6. In mixed form: 12/3

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