Subtract 70/12 from 10/27
1st number: 10/27, 2nd number: 5 10/12
10/27 - 70/12 is -295/54.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 12 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
10/27 = 10 × 4/27 × 4 = 40/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
70/12 = 70 × 9/12 × 9 = 630/108 - Subtract the two like fractions:
40/108 - 630/108 = 40 - 630/108 = -590/108 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -295/54
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