Subtract 42/7 from 10/27
1st number: 10/27, 2nd number: 6 0/7
10/27 - 42/7 is -152/27.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 7 is 189
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
10/27 = 10 × 7/27 × 7 = 70/189 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 27 = 189,
42/7 = 42 × 27/7 × 27 = 1134/189 - Subtract the two like fractions:
70/189 - 1134/189 = 70 - 1134/189 = -1064/189 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -152/27
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