Subtract 56/27 from 42/10
1st number: 4 2/10, 2nd number: 2 2/27
42/10 - 56/27 is 287/135.
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,
42/10 = 42 × 27/10 × 27 = 1134/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
56/27 = 56 × 10/27 × 10 = 560/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1134/270 - 560/270 = 1134 - 560/270 = 574/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 287/135
- In mixed form: 217/135
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