Subtract 27/35 from 54/30
1st number: 1 24/30, 2nd number: 27/35
54/30 - 27/35 is 36/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 35 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
54/30 = 54 × 7/30 × 7 = 378/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
27/35 = 27 × 6/35 × 6 = 162/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
378/210 - 162/210 = 378 - 162/210 = 216/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 36/35
- In mixed form: 11/35
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