Subtract 10/27 from 80/10
1st number: 8 0/10, 2nd number: 10/27
80/10 - 10/27 is 206/27.
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,
80/10 = 80 × 27/10 × 27 = 2160/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
10/27 = 10 × 10/27 × 10 = 100/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2160/270 - 100/270 = 2160 - 100/270 = 2060/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 206/27
- In mixed form: 717/27
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