Subtract 27/25 from 7/30
1st number: 7/30, 2nd number: 1 2/25
7/30 - 27/25 is -127/150.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 25 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
7/30 = 7 × 5/30 × 5 = 35/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
27/25 = 27 × 6/25 × 6 = 162/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
35/150 - 162/150 = 35 - 162/150 = -127/150
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