Subtract 4/70 from 12/27
12/27 - 4/70 is 122/315.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 70 is 1890
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 70 = 1890,
12/27 = 12 × 70/27 × 70 = 840/1890 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 27 = 1890,
4/70 = 4 × 27/70 × 27 = 108/1890 - Subtract the two like fractions:
840/1890 - 108/1890 = 840 - 108/1890 = 732/1890 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 122/315
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