Subtract 27/36 from 36/30
1st number: 1 6/30, 2nd number: 27/36
36/30 - 27/36 is 9/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
36/30 = 36 × 6/30 × 6 = 216/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
27/36 = 27 × 5/36 × 5 = 135/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
216/180 - 135/180 = 216 - 135/180 = 81/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/20
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