Subtract 30/27 from 28/10
1st number: 2 8/10, 2nd number: 1 3/27
28/10 - 30/27 is 76/45.
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,
28/10 = 28 × 27/10 × 27 = 756/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
30/27 = 30 × 10/27 × 10 = 300/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
756/270 - 300/270 = 756 - 300/270 = 456/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 76/45
- In mixed form: 131/45
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