Subtract 72/10 from 9/27
1st number: 9/27, 2nd number: 7 2/10
9/27 - 72/10 is -103/15.
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,
72/10 = 72 × 27/10 × 27 = 1944/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/270 - 1944/270 = 90 - 1944/270 = -1854/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -103/15
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