Subtract 7/27 from 9/10
9/10 - 7/27 is 173/270.
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,
9/10 = 9 × 27/10 × 27 = 243/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
7/27 = 7 × 10/27 × 10 = 70/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
243/270 - 70/270 = 243 - 70/270 = 173/270
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