Subtract 18/27 from 45/30
1st number: 1 15/30, 2nd number: 18/27
45/30 - 18/27 is 5/6.
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,
45/30 = 45 × 9/30 × 9 = 405/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
18/27 = 18 × 10/27 × 10 = 180/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
405/270 - 180/270 = 405 - 180/270 = 225/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/6
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