Subtract 6/27 from 72/30
1st number: 2 12/30, 2nd number: 6/27
72/30 - 6/27 is 98/45.
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,
72/30 = 72 × 9/30 × 9 = 648/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
6/27 = 6 × 10/27 × 10 = 60/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
648/270 - 60/270 = 648 - 60/270 = 588/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 98/45
- In mixed form: 28/45
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