Subtract 18/27 from 30/8
1st number: 3 6/8, 2nd number: 18/27
30/8 - 18/27 is 37/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 27 is 216
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
30/8 = 30 × 27/8 × 27 = 810/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
18/27 = 18 × 8/27 × 8 = 144/216 - Subtract the two like fractions:
810/216 - 144/216 = 810 - 144/216 = 666/216 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/12
- In mixed form: 31/12
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