Subtract 20/27 from 40/10
1st number: 4 0/10, 2nd number: 20/27
40/10 - 20/27 is 88/27.
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,
40/10 = 40 × 27/10 × 27 = 1080/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
20/27 = 20 × 10/27 × 10 = 200/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1080/270 - 200/270 = 1080 - 200/270 = 880/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 88/27
- In mixed form: 37/27
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