Subtract 15/16 from 27/10
1st number: 2 7/10, 2nd number: 15/16
2710 - 1516 is 14180.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 16 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 8 = 80,
2710 = 27 × 810 × 8 = 21680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
1516 = 15 × 516 × 5 = 7580 - Subtract the two like fractions:
21680 - 7580 = 216 - 7580 = 14180 - In mixed form: 16180
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