Subtract 48/27 from 2/10
1st number: 2/10, 2nd number: 1 21/27
2/10 - 48/27 is -71/45.
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,
2/10 = 2 × 27/10 × 27 = 54/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
48/27 = 48 × 10/27 × 10 = 480/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
54/270 - 480/270 = 54 - 480/270 = -426/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -71/45
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