Subtract 5/27 from 49/10
1st number: 4 9/10, 2nd number: 5/27
4910 - 527 is 1273270.
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,
4910 = 49 × 2710 × 27 = 1323270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
527 = 5 × 1027 × 10 = 50270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1323270 - 50270 = 1323 - 50270 = 1273270 - In mixed form: 4193270
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