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Subtract 27/10 from 1/27

1st number: 1/27, 2nd number: 2 7/10

1/27 - 27/10 is -719/270.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 27 and 10 is 270

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
    1/27 = 1 × 10/27 × 10 = 10/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
    27/10 = 27 × 27/10 × 27 = 729/270
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    10/270 - 729/270 = 10 - 729/270 = -719/270

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