Subtract 2/36 from 30/27
1st number: 1 3/27, 2nd number: 2/36
30/27 - 2/36 is 19/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 36 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
30/27 = 30 × 4/27 × 4 = 120/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
2/36 = 2 × 3/36 × 3 = 6/108 - Subtract the two like fractions:
120/108 - 6/108 = 120 - 6/108 = 114/108 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/18
- In mixed form: 11/18
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