Subtract 20/27 from 30/14
1st number: 2 2/14, 2nd number: 20/27
30/14 - 20/27 is 265/189.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 27 is 378
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 27 = 378,
30/14 = 30 × 27/14 × 27 = 810/378 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 14 = 378,
20/27 = 20 × 14/27 × 14 = 280/378 - Subtract the two like fractions:
810/378 - 280/378 = 810 - 280/378 = 530/378 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 265/189
- In mixed form: 176/189
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