Subtract 80/27 from 18/10
1st number: 1 8/10, 2nd number: 2 26/27
1810 - 8027 is -157135.
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,
1810 = 18 × 2710 × 27 = 486270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
8027 = 80 × 1027 × 10 = 800270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
486270 - 800270 = 486 - 800270 = -314270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -157135
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