Subtract 27/36 from 30/5
1st number: 6 0/5, 2nd number: 27/36
30/5 - 27/36 is 21/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
30/5 = 30 × 36/5 × 36 = 1080/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
27/36 = 27 × 5/36 × 5 = 135/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1080/180 - 135/180 = 1080 - 135/180 = 945/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/4
- In mixed form: 51/4
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