Subtract 27/30 from 4/5
45 - 2730 is -110.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 30 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 6 = 30,
45 = 4 × 65 × 6 = 2430 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
2730 = 27 × 130 × 1 = 2730 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2430 - 2730 = 24 - 2730 = -330 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -110
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