Subtract 5/70 from 15/27
15/27 - 5/70 is 61/126.
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,
15/27 = 15 × 70/27 × 70 = 1050/1890 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 27 = 1890,
5/70 = 5 × 27/70 × 27 = 135/1890 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1050/1890 - 135/1890 = 1050 - 135/1890 = 915/1890 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 61/126
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