Subtract 10/27 from 40/10, Solve 4 0/10

Subtract 10/27 from 40/10

1^st number: 4 0/10, 2^nd number: 10/27

40/10 - 10/27 is 98/27.

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,
40/10 = 40 × 27/10 × 27 = 1080/270
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
10/27 = 10 × 10/27 × 10 = 100/270
Subtract the two like fractions:
1080/270 - 100/270 = 1080 - 100/270 = 980/270
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 98/27
In mixed form: 317/27

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