Subtract 4/10 from 9/27
9/27 - 4/10 is -1/15.
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,
9/27 = 9 × 10/27 × 10 = 90/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
4/10 = 4 × 27/10 × 27 = 108/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/270 - 108/270 = 90 - 108/270 = -18/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/15
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