Subtract 32/10 from 10/27
1st number: 10/27, 2nd number: 3 2/10
10/27 - 32/10 is -382/135.
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,
32/10 = 32 × 27/10 × 27 = 864/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
100/270 - 864/270 = 100 - 864/270 = -764/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -382/135
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