Subtract 8/27 from 56/30
1st number: 1 26/30, 2nd number: 8/27
56/30 - 8/27 is 212/135.
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,
56/30 = 56 × 9/30 × 9 = 504/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
8/27 = 8 × 10/27 × 10 = 80/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
504/270 - 80/270 = 504 - 80/270 = 424/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 212/135
- In mixed form: 177/135
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