Subtract 5/27 from 30/12
1st number: 2 6/12, 2nd number: 5/27
30/12 - 5/27 is 125/54.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 27 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
30/12 = 30 × 9/12 × 9 = 270/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
5/27 = 5 × 4/27 × 4 = 20/108 - Subtract the two like fractions:
270/108 - 20/108 = 270 - 20/108 = 250/108 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 125/54
- In mixed form: 217/54
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