Subtract 30/27 from 30/14
1st number: 2 2/14, 2nd number: 1 3/27
3014 - 3027 is 6563.
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,
3014 = 30 × 2714 × 27 = 810378 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 14 = 378,
3027 = 30 × 1427 × 14 = 420378 - Subtract the two like fractions:
810378 - 420378 = 810 - 420378 = 390378 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 6563
- In mixed form: 1263
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