Subtract 70/27 from 3/5
1st number: 3/5, 2nd number: 2 16/27
3/5 - 70/27 is -269/135.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 27 is 135
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 27 = 135,
3/5 = 3 × 27/5 × 27 = 81/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
70/27 = 70 × 5/27 × 5 = 350/135 - Subtract the two like fractions:
81/135 - 350/135 = 81 - 350/135 = -269/135
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