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Subtract 27/8 from 3/10

1st number: 3/10, 2nd number: 3 3/8

3/10 - 27/8 is -123/40.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 8 is 40

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 4 = 40,
    3/10 = 3 × 4/10 × 4 = 12/40
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
    27/8 = 27 × 5/8 × 5 = 135/40
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    12/40 - 135/40 = 12 - 135/40 = -123/40

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