Subtract 2/27 from 40/4
1st number: 10 0/4, 2nd number: 2/27
40/4 - 2/27 is 268/27.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 27 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
40/4 = 40 × 27/4 × 27 = 1080/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
2/27 = 2 × 4/27 × 4 = 8/108 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1080/108 - 8/108 = 1080 - 8/108 = 1072/108 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 268/27
- In mixed form: 925/27
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