Subtract 1/10 from 25/27
25/27 - 1/10 is 223/270.
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,
25/27 = 25 × 10/27 × 10 = 250/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
1/10 = 1 × 27/10 × 27 = 27/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
250/270 - 27/270 = 250 - 27/270 = 223/270
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