Question

question 4 of 10, step 1 of 1
compute the difference indicated and simplify your answer.
\\(\frac{438}{1000} - \frac{27}{100}\\)
answer

Explanation:

Step1: Find common denominator

Rewrite $\frac{27}{100}$ as $\frac{270}{1000}$

Step2: Subtract the fractions

$\frac{438}{1000} - \frac{270}{1000} = \frac{438-270}{1000} = \frac{168}{1000}$

Step3: Simplify the fraction

Divide numerator and denominator by 4: $\frac{168\div4}{1000\div4} = \frac{42}{250}$
Divide numerator and denominator by 2: $\frac{42\div2}{250\div2} = \frac{21}{125}$

Answer:

$\frac{21}{125}$