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Subtract 56/27 from 1/10

1st number: 1/10, 2nd number: 2 2/27

1/10 - 56/27 is -533/270.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
    1/10 = 1 × 27/10 × 27 = 27/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
    56/27 = 56 × 10/27 × 10 = 560/270
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    27/270 - 560/270 = 27 - 560/270 = -533/270

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