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Subtract 2/27 from 30/3

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

30/3 - 2/27 is 268/27.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 9 = 27,
    30/3 = 30 × 9/3 × 9 = 270/27
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 1 = 27,
    2/27 = 2 × 1/27 × 1 = 2/27
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    270/27 - 2/27 = 270 - 2/27 = 268/27
  5. In mixed form: 925/27

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