Subtract 30/27 from 96/10
1st number: 9 6/10, 2nd number: 1 3/27
96/10 - 30/27 is 382/45.
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,
96/10 = 96 × 27/10 × 27 = 2592/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
30/27 = 30 × 10/27 × 10 = 300/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2592/270 - 300/270 = 2592 - 300/270 = 2292/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 382/45
- In mixed form: 822/45
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