Subtract 4/27 from 3/10
3/10 - 4/27 is 41/270.
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,
3/10 = 3 × 27/10 × 27 = 81/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
4/27 = 4 × 10/27 × 10 = 40/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
81/270 - 40/270 = 81 - 40/270 = 41/270
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