Subtract 5/3 from 27/10
1st number: 2 7/10, 2nd number: 1 2/3
2710 - 53 is 3130.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 3 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
2710 = 27 × 310 × 3 = 8130 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 10 = 30,
53 = 5 × 103 × 10 = 5030 - Subtract the two like fractions:
8130 - 5030 = 81 - 5030 = 3130 - In mixed form: 1130
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