Subtract 9/10 from 4/27
427 - 910 is -203270.
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,
427 = 4 × 1027 × 10 = 40270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
910 = 9 × 2710 × 27 = 243270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
40270 - 243270 = 40 - 243270 = -203270
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