Subtract 27/45 from 30/18
1st number: 1 12/18, 2nd number: 27/45
30/18 - 27/45 is 16/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
30/18 = 30 × 5/18 × 5 = 150/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
27/45 = 27 × 2/45 × 2 = 54/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/90 - 54/90 = 150 - 54/90 = 96/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/15
- In mixed form: 11/15
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