Answers

Subtract 27/81 from 30/2

1^st number: 15 0/2, 2^nd number: 27/81

30/2 - 27/81 is 44/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 81 is 162
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 162
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 81 = 162,
   30/2 = 30 × 81/2 × 81 = 2430/162
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
   27/81 = 27 × 2/81 × 2 = 54/162
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   2430/162 - 54/162 = 2430 - 54/162 = 2376/162
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 44/3
6. In mixed form: 142/3

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