Subtract 3/10 from 14/27
14/27 - 3/10 is 59/270.
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,
14/27 = 14 × 10/27 × 10 = 140/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
3/10 = 3 × 27/10 × 27 = 81/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
140/270 - 81/270 = 140 - 81/270 = 59/270
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