Subtract 8/27 from 27/10
1st number: 2 7/10, 2nd number: 8/27
2710 - 827 is 649270.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 27 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
2710 = 27 × 2710 × 27 = 729270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
827 = 8 × 1027 × 10 = 80270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
729270 - 80270 = 729 - 80270 = 649270 - In mixed form: 2109270
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