Subtract 6/70 from 21/27
21/27 - 6/70 is 218/315.
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,
21/27 = 21 × 70/27 × 70 = 1470/1890 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 27 = 1890,
6/70 = 6 × 27/70 × 27 = 162/1890 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1470/1890 - 162/1890 = 1470 - 162/1890 = 1308/1890 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 218/315
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