Subtract 12/70 from 28/27
1st number: 1 1/27, 2nd number: 12/70
28/27 - 12/70 is 818/945.
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,
28/27 = 28 × 70/27 × 70 = 1960/1890 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 27 = 1890,
12/70 = 12 × 27/70 × 27 = 324/1890 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1960/1890 - 324/1890 = 1960 - 324/1890 = 1636/1890 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 818/945
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