Subtract 27/30 from 28/9
1st number: 3 1/9, 2nd number: 27/30
28/9 - 27/30 is 199/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
28/9 = 28 × 10/9 × 10 = 280/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
27/30 = 27 × 3/30 × 3 = 81/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/90 - 81/90 = 280 - 81/90 = 199/90 - In mixed form: 219/90
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