Subtract 16/27 from 27/10
1st number: 2 7/10, 2nd number: 16/27
2710 - 1627 is 569270.
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,
2710 = 27 × 2710 × 27 = 729270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
1627 = 16 × 1027 × 10 = 160270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
729270 - 160270 = 729 - 160270 = 569270 - In mixed form: 229270
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