Subtract 27/10 from 90/5
1st number: 18 0/5, 2nd number: 2 7/10
905 - 2710 is 15310.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 10 is 10
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 10 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 2 = 10,
905 = 90 × 25 × 2 = 18010 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 1 = 10,
2710 = 27 × 110 × 1 = 2710 - Subtract the two like fractions:
18010 - 2710 = 180 - 2710 = 15310 - In mixed form: 15310
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