Subtract 30/27 from 27/96
1st number: 27/96, 2nd number: 1 3/27
27/96 - 30/27 is -239/288.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 27 is 864
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 9 = 864,
27/96 = 27 × 9/96 × 9 = 243/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
30/27 = 30 × 32/27 × 32 = 960/864 - Subtract the two like fractions:
243/864 - 960/864 = 243 - 960/864 = -717/864 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -239/288
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