Subtract 70/4 from 1/27
1st number: 1/27, 2nd number: 17 2/4
1/27 - 70/4 is -943/54.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 4 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
1/27 = 1 × 4/27 × 4 = 4/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
70/4 = 70 × 27/4 × 27 = 1890/108 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4/108 - 1890/108 = 4 - 1890/108 = -1886/108 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -943/54
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