Subtract 30/7 from 6/27
1st number: 6/27, 2nd number: 4 2/7
6/27 - 30/7 is -256/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 7 is 189
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
6/27 = 6 × 7/27 × 7 = 42/189 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 27 = 189,
30/7 = 30 × 27/7 × 27 = 810/189 - Subtract the two like fractions:
42/189 - 810/189 = 42 - 810/189 = -768/189 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -256/63
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