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Subtract 8/10 from 49/27

1st number: 1 22/27, 2nd number: 8/10

49/27 - 8/10 is 137/135.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 27 and 10 is 270

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
    49/27 = 49 × 10/27 × 10 = 490/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
    8/10 = 8 × 27/10 × 27 = 216/270
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    490/270 - 216/270 = 490 - 216/270 = 274/270
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 137/135
  6. In mixed form: 12/135

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