Subtract 2/10 from 5/27
5/27 - 2/10 is -2/135.
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,
5/27 = 5 × 10/27 × 10 = 50/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
2/10 = 2 × 27/10 × 27 = 54/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
50/270 - 54/270 = 50 - 54/270 = -4/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/135
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