Subtract 9/10 from 27/8
1st number: 3 3/8, 2nd number: 9/10
278 - 910 is 9940.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 10 is 40
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
278 = 27 × 58 × 5 = 13540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 4 = 40,
910 = 9 × 410 × 4 = 3640 - Subtract the two like fractions:
13540 - 3640 = 135 - 3640 = 9940 - In mixed form: 21940
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