Subtract 10/27 from 14/7
1st number: 2 0/7, 2nd number: 10/27
14/7 - 10/27 is 44/27.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 27 is 189
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 27 = 189,
14/7 = 14 × 27/7 × 27 = 378/189 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
10/27 = 10 × 7/27 × 7 = 70/189 - Subtract the two like fractions:
378/189 - 70/189 = 378 - 70/189 = 308/189 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 44/27
- In mixed form: 117/27
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