Answers

Subtract 16/27 from 45/30

1^st number: 1 15/30, 2^nd number: 16/27

45/30 - 16/27 is 49/54.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 27 is 270
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
   45/30 = 45 × 9/30 × 9 = 405/270
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
   16/27 = 16 × 10/27 × 10 = 160/270
4. Subtract the two fractions:
   405/270 - 160/270 = 405 - 160/270 = 245/270
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/54

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