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Subtract 27/10 from 5/3

1st number: 1 2/3, 2nd number: 2 7/10

5/3 - 27/10 is -31/30.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 10 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 10 = 30,
    5/3 = 5 × 10/3 × 10 = 50/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
    27/10 = 27 × 3/10 × 3 = 81/30
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    50/30 - 81/30 = 50 - 81/30 = -31/30

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