Subtract 16/10 from 10/27
1st number: 10/27, 2nd number: 1 6/10
10/27 - 16/10 is -166/135.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
10/27 = 10 × 10/27 × 10 = 100/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
16/10 = 16 × 27/10 × 27 = 432/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
100/270 - 432/270 = 100 - 432/270 = -332/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -166/135
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