Subtract 40/10 from 20/27
1st number: 20/27, 2nd number: 4 0/10
20/27 - 40/10 is -88/27.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 10 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
20/27 = 20 × 10/27 × 10 = 200/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
40/10 = 40 × 27/10 × 27 = 1080/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
200/270 - 1080/270 = 200 - 1080/270 = -880/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -88/27
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