Subtract 36/27 from 1/70
1st number: 1/70, 2nd number: 1 9/27
1/70 - 36/27 is -277/210.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 27 is 1890
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 27 = 1890,
1/70 = 1 × 27/70 × 27 = 27/1890 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 70 = 1890,
36/27 = 36 × 70/27 × 70 = 2520/1890 - Subtract the two like fractions:
27/1890 - 2520/1890 = 27 - 2520/1890 = -2493/1890 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -277/210
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