Subtract 2/5 from 10/27
10/27 - 2/5 is -4/135.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 5 is 135
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
10/27 = 10 × 5/27 × 5 = 50/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 27 = 135,
2/5 = 2 × 27/5 × 27 = 54/135 - Subtract the two like fractions:
50/135 - 54/135 = 50 - 54/135 = -4/135
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