Answers

Subtract 40/30 from 2/27

1^st number: 2/27, 2^nd number: 1 10/30

2/27 - 40/30 is -34/27.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 30 is 270
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
   2/27 = 2 × 10/27 × 10 = 20/270
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
   40/30 = 40 × 9/30 × 9 = 360/270
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   20/270 - 360/270 = 20 - 360/270 = -340/270
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -34/27

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