Subtract 6/10 from 81/27
1st number: 3 0/27, 2nd number: 6/10
81/27 - 6/10 is 12/5.
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,
81/27 = 81 × 10/27 × 10 = 810/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
6/10 = 6 × 27/10 × 27 = 162/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
810/270 - 162/270 = 810 - 162/270 = 648/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 12/5
- In mixed form: 22/5
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