Answers

Subtract 27/10 from 6/3

1^st number: 2 0/3, 2^nd number: 2 7/10

6/3 - 27/10 is -7/10.

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,
   6/3 = 6 × 10/3 × 10 = 60/30
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
   27/10 = 27 × 3/10 × 3 = 81/30
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   60/30 - 81/30 = 60 - 81/30 = -21/30
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/10

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