Answers

Solutions by everydaycalculation.com

Answers.everydaycalculation.com » Subtract fractions

Subtract 24/7 from 10/27

1st number: 10/27, 2nd number: 3 3/7

10/27 - 24/7 is -578/189.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 27 and 7 is 189

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
    10/27 = 10 × 7/27 × 7 = 70/189
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 27 = 189,
    24/7 = 24 × 27/7 × 27 = 648/189
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    70/189 - 648/189 = 70 - 648/189 = -578/189

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related:

© everydaycalculation.com