Subtract 25/27 from 14/10
1st number: 1 4/10, 2nd number: 25/27
14/10 - 25/27 is 64/135.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
14/10 = 14 × 27/10 × 27 = 378/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
25/27 = 25 × 10/27 × 10 = 250/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
378/270 - 250/270 = 378 - 250/270 = 128/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 64/135
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