Subtract 28/70 from 6/27
6/27 - 28/70 is -8/45.
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,
6/27 = 6 × 70/27 × 70 = 420/1890 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 27 = 1890,
28/70 = 28 × 27/70 × 27 = 756/1890 - Subtract the two like fractions:
420/1890 - 756/1890 = 420 - 756/1890 = -336/1890 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -8/45
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