Subtract 15/27 from 14/10
1st number: 1 4/10, 2nd number: 15/27
14/10 - 15/27 is 38/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 27 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
14/10 = 14 × 27/10 × 27 = 378/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
15/27 = 15 × 10/27 × 10 = 150/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
378/270 - 150/270 = 378 - 150/270 = 228/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 38/45
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