Subtract 27/75 from 45/30
1st number: 1 15/30, 2nd number: 27/75
45/30 - 27/75 is 57/50.
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,
45/30 = 45 × 5/30 × 5 = 225/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
27/75 = 27 × 2/75 × 2 = 54/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
225/150 - 54/150 = 225 - 54/150 = 171/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 57/50
- In mixed form: 17/50
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