Subtract 5/27 from 2/10, Solve 2/10

Subtract 5/27 from 2/10

2/10 - 5/27 is 2/135.

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,
5/27 = 5 × 10/27 × 10 = 50/270
Subtract the two like fractions:
54/270 - 50/270 = 54 - 50/270 = 4/270
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/135

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