Subtract 1/27 from 30/10, Solve 3 0/10

Subtract 1/27 from 30/10

1^st number: 3 0/10, 2^nd number: 1/27

30/10 - 1/27 is 80/27.

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,
30/10 = 30 × 27/10 × 27 = 810/270
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
1/27 = 1 × 10/27 × 10 = 10/270
Subtract the two like fractions:
810/270 - 10/270 = 810 - 10/270 = 800/270
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 80/27
In mixed form: 226/27

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