Subtract 4/10 from 2/27, Solve 2/27

Subtract 4/10 from 2/27

2/27 - 4/10 is -44/135.

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,
2/27 = 2 × 10/27 × 10 = 20/270
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
4/10 = 4 × 27/10 × 27 = 108/270
Subtract the two like fractions:
20/270 - 108/270 = 20 - 108/270 = -88/270
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -44/135

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