Subtract 6/10 from 27/2
1st number: 13 1/2, 2nd number: 6/10
272 - 610 is 12910.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 10 is 10
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 10 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 5 = 10,
272 = 27 × 52 × 5 = 13510 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 1 = 10,
610 = 6 × 110 × 1 = 610 - Subtract the two like fractions:
13510 - 610 = 135 - 610 = 12910 - In mixed form: 12910
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