Subtract 14/27 from 4/10
4/10 - 14/27 is -16/135.
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,
4/10 = 4 × 27/10 × 27 = 108/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
14/27 = 14 × 10/27 × 10 = 140/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
108/270 - 140/270 = 108 - 140/270 = -32/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -16/135
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