Subtract 18/27 from 75/30
1st number: 2 15/30, 2nd number: 18/27
75/30 - 18/27 is 11/6.
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,
75/30 = 75 × 9/30 × 9 = 675/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
18/27 = 18 × 10/27 × 10 = 180/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
675/270 - 180/270 = 675 - 180/270 = 495/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/6
- In mixed form: 15/6
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