Subtract 2/27 from 63/10
1st number: 6 3/10, 2nd number: 2/27
63/10 - 2/27 is 1681/270.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 27 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
63/10 = 63 × 27/10 × 27 = 1701/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
2/27 = 2 × 10/27 × 10 = 20/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1701/270 - 20/270 = 1701 - 20/270 = 1681/270 - In mixed form: 661/270
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