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Subtract 10/27 from 14/4

1st number: 3 2/4, 2nd number: 10/27

14/4 - 10/27 is 169/54.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 27 is 108

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
    14/4 = 14 × 27/4 × 27 = 378/108
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
    10/27 = 10 × 4/27 × 4 = 40/108
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    378/108 - 40/108 = 378 - 40/108 = 338/108
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 169/54
  6. In mixed form: 37/54

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