Subtract 49/27 from 30/60
1st number: 30/60, 2nd number: 1 22/27
30/60 - 49/27 is -71/54.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 27 is 540
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 9 = 540,
30/60 = 30 × 9/60 × 9 = 270/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
49/27 = 49 × 20/27 × 20 = 980/540 - Subtract the two like fractions:
270/540 - 980/540 = 270 - 980/540 = -710/540 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -71/54
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