Subtract 21/27 from 50/30
1st number: 1 20/30, 2nd number: 21/27
50/30 - 21/27 is 8/9.
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,
50/30 = 50 × 9/30 × 9 = 450/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
21/27 = 21 × 10/27 × 10 = 210/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
450/270 - 210/270 = 450 - 210/270 = 240/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 8/9
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