Subtract 27/75 from 36/30
1st number: 1 6/30, 2nd number: 27/75
36/30 - 27/75 is 21/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 75 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
36/30 = 36 × 5/30 × 5 = 180/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
27/75 = 27 × 2/75 × 2 = 54/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/150 - 54/150 = 180 - 54/150 = 126/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/25
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