Subtract 10/27 from 10/14
1014 - 1027 is 65189.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 27 is 378
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 27 = 378,
1014 = 10 × 2714 × 27 = 270378 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 14 = 378,
1027 = 10 × 1427 × 14 = 140378 - Subtract the two like fractions:
270378 - 140378 = 270 - 140378 = 130378 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 65189
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