Subtract 4/27 from 30/14
1st number: 2 2/14, 2nd number: 4/27
30/14 - 4/27 is 377/189.
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,
4/27 = 4 × 14/27 × 14 = 56/378 - Subtract the two like fractions:
810/378 - 56/378 = 810 - 56/378 = 754/378 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 377/189
- In mixed form: 1188/189
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