Subtract 27/10 from 6/27
1st number: 6/27, 2nd number: 2 7/10
6/27 - 27/10 is -223/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
6/27 = 6 × 10/27 × 10 = 60/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
27/10 = 27 × 27/10 × 27 = 729/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
60/270 - 729/270 = 60 - 729/270 = -669/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -223/90
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