Subtract 1/27 from 30/3
1st number: 10 0/3, 2nd number: 1/27
303 - 127 is 26927.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 27 is 27
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 27 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 9 = 27,
303 = 30 × 93 × 9 = 27027 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 1 = 27,
127 = 1 × 127 × 1 = 127 - Subtract the two like fractions:
27027 - 127 = 270 - 127 = 26927 - In mixed form: 92627
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