Subtract 30/27 from 30/7
1st number: 4 2/7, 2nd number: 1 3/27
307 - 3027 is 20063.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 27 is 189
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 27 = 189,
307 = 30 × 277 × 27 = 810189 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
3027 = 30 × 727 × 7 = 210189 - Subtract the two like fractions:
810189 - 210189 = 810 - 210189 = 600189 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 20063
- In mixed form: 31163
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