Subtract 3/9 from 27/10
1st number: 2 7/10, 2nd number: 3/9
27/10 - 3/9 is 71/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 9 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
27/10 = 27 × 9/10 × 9 = 243/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
3/9 = 3 × 10/9 × 10 = 30/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
243/90 - 30/90 = 243 - 30/90 = 213/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 71/30
- In mixed form: 211/30
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