Subtract 20/27 from 30/49
30/49 - 20/27 is -170/1323.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 27 is 1323
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1323 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 27 = 1323,
30/49 = 30 × 27/49 × 27 = 810/1323 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 49 = 1323,
20/27 = 20 × 49/27 × 49 = 980/1323 - Subtract the two like fractions:
810/1323 - 980/1323 = 810 - 980/1323 = -170/1323
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