Subtract 10/30 from 4/27
4/27 - 10/30 is -5/27.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 30 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
4/27 = 4 × 10/27 × 10 = 40/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
10/30 = 10 × 9/30 × 9 = 90/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
40/270 - 90/270 = 40 - 90/270 = -50/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/27
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