Subtract 27/30 from 54/36
1st number: 1 18/36, 2nd number: 27/30
54/36 - 27/30 is 3/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 30 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
54/36 = 54 × 5/36 × 5 = 270/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
27/30 = 27 × 6/30 × 6 = 162/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
270/180 - 162/180 = 270 - 162/180 = 108/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/5
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