Subtract 10/40 from 6/27
6/27 - 10/40 is -1/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 40 is 1080
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1080 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 40 = 1080,
6/27 = 6 × 40/27 × 40 = 240/1080 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 27 = 1080,
10/40 = 10 × 27/40 × 27 = 270/1080 - Subtract the two like fractions:
240/1080 - 270/1080 = 240 - 270/1080 = -30/1080 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/36
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