Subtract 4/27 from 30/18
1st number: 1 12/18, 2nd number: 4/27
30/18 - 4/27 is 41/27.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 27 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 3 = 54,
30/18 = 30 × 3/18 × 3 = 90/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
4/27 = 4 × 2/27 × 2 = 8/54 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/54 - 8/54 = 90 - 8/54 = 82/54 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 41/27
- In mixed form: 114/27
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