Subtract 6/36 from 27/10
1st number: 2 7/10, 2nd number: 6/36
27/10 - 6/36 is 38/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 18 = 180,
27/10 = 27 × 18/10 × 18 = 486/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
6/36 = 6 × 5/36 × 5 = 30/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
486/180 - 30/180 = 486 - 30/180 = 456/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 38/15
- In mixed form: 28/15
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