Subtract 15/27 from 35/30
1st number: 1 5/30, 2nd number: 15/27
35/30 - 15/27 is 11/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 27 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
35/30 = 35 × 9/30 × 9 = 315/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
15/27 = 15 × 10/27 × 10 = 150/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
315/270 - 150/270 = 315 - 150/270 = 165/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/18
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