Subtract 36/27 from 30/2
1st number: 15 0/2, 2nd number: 1 9/27
30/2 - 36/27 is 41/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 27 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 27 = 54,
30/2 = 30 × 27/2 × 27 = 810/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
36/27 = 36 × 2/27 × 2 = 72/54 - Subtract the two like fractions:
810/54 - 72/54 = 810 - 72/54 = 738/54 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 41/3
- In mixed form: 132/3
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