Subtract 27/3 from 30/20
1st number: 1 10/20, 2nd number: 9 0/3
30/20 - 27/3 is -15/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 3 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
30/20 = 30 × 3/20 × 3 = 90/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 20 = 60,
27/3 = 27 × 20/3 × 20 = 540/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/60 - 540/60 = 90 - 540/60 = -450/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -15/2
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