Subtract 4/27 from 90/10
1st number: 9 0/10, 2nd number: 4/27
90/10 - 4/27 is 239/27.
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,
90/10 = 90 × 27/10 × 27 = 2430/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
4/27 = 4 × 10/27 × 10 = 40/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2430/270 - 40/270 = 2430 - 40/270 = 2390/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 239/27
- In mixed form: 823/27
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