Subtract 1/27 from 16/10
1st number: 1 6/10, 2nd number: 1/27
16/10 - 1/27 is 211/135.
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,
16/10 = 16 × 27/10 × 27 = 432/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
1/27 = 1 × 10/27 × 10 = 10/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
432/270 - 10/270 = 432 - 10/270 = 422/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 211/135
- In mixed form: 176/135
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