Subtract 36/16 from 27/10
1st number: 2 7/10, 2nd number: 2 4/16
27/10 - 36/16 is 9/20.
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,
27/10 = 27 × 8/10 × 8 = 216/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
36/16 = 36 × 5/16 × 5 = 180/80 - Subtract the two like fractions:
216/80 - 180/80 = 216 - 180/80 = 36/80 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/20
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