Subtract 14/27 from 4/30
4/30 - 14/27 is -52/135.
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,
4/30 = 4 × 9/30 × 9 = 36/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
14/27 = 14 × 10/27 × 10 = 140/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
36/270 - 140/270 = 36 - 140/270 = -104/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -52/135
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