Subtract 14/27 from 27/40
2740 - 1427 is 1691080.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 27 is 1080
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1080 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 27 = 1080,
2740 = 27 × 2740 × 27 = 7291080 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 40 = 1080,
1427 = 14 × 4027 × 40 = 5601080 - Subtract the two like fractions:
7291080 - 5601080 = 729 - 5601080 = 1691080
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