Subtract 8/27 from 1/10
1/10 - 8/27 is -53/270.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 27 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
1/10 = 1 × 27/10 × 27 = 27/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
8/27 = 8 × 10/27 × 10 = 80/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
27/270 - 80/270 = 27 - 80/270 = -53/270
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