Subtract 16/27 from 27/30
2730 - 1627 is 83270.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 27 is 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
2730 = 27 × 930 × 9 = 243270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
1627 = 16 × 1027 × 10 = 160270 - Subtract the two fractions:
243270 - 160270 = 243 - 160270 = 83270
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