Subtract 18/27 from 30/15
1st number: 2 0/15, 2nd number: 18/27
30/15 - 18/27 is 4/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 27 is 135
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 9 = 135,
30/15 = 30 × 9/15 × 9 = 270/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
18/27 = 18 × 5/27 × 5 = 90/135 - Subtract the two like fractions:
270/135 - 90/135 = 270 - 90/135 = 180/135 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4/3
- In mixed form: 11/3
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