Subtract 49/27 from 10/70
1st number: 10/70, 2nd number: 1 22/27
10/70 - 49/27 is -316/189.
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,
10/70 = 10 × 27/70 × 27 = 270/1890 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 70 = 1890,
49/27 = 49 × 70/27 × 70 = 3430/1890 - Subtract the two like fractions:
270/1890 - 3430/1890 = 270 - 3430/1890 = -3160/1890 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -316/189
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