Subtract 7/27 from 6/30
630 - 727 is -8135.
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,
630 = 6 × 930 × 9 = 54270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
727 = 7 × 1027 × 10 = 70270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
54270 - 70270 = 54 - 70270 = -16270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -8135
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