Subtract 60/27 from 40/10
1st number: 4 0/10, 2nd number: 2 6/27
40/10 - 60/27 is 16/9.
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,
60/27 = 60 × 10/27 × 10 = 600/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1080/270 - 600/270 = 1080 - 600/270 = 480/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/9
- In mixed form: 17/9
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