Subtract 18/70 from 9/27
9/27 - 18/70 is 8/105.
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,
9/27 = 9 × 70/27 × 70 = 630/1890 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 27 = 1890,
18/70 = 18 × 27/70 × 27 = 486/1890 - Subtract the two like fractions:
630/1890 - 486/1890 = 630 - 486/1890 = 144/1890 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 8/105
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