Subtract 4/7 from 27/10
1st number: 2 7/10, 2nd number: 4/7
2710 - 47 is 14970.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 7 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
2710 = 27 × 710 × 7 = 18970 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 10 = 70,
47 = 4 × 107 × 10 = 4070 - Subtract the two like fractions:
18970 - 4070 = 189 - 4070 = 14970 - In mixed form: 2970
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