Subtract 4/10 from 7/27
727 - 410 is -19135.
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,
727 = 7 × 1027 × 10 = 70270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
410 = 4 × 2710 × 27 = 108270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
70270 - 108270 = 70 - 108270 = -38270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19135
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