Subtract 70/27 from 10/75
1st number: 10/75, 2nd number: 2 16/27
10/75 - 70/27 is -332/135.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 27 is 675
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 675 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 9 = 675,
10/75 = 10 × 9/75 × 9 = 90/675 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 25 = 675,
70/27 = 70 × 25/27 × 25 = 1750/675 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/675 - 1750/675 = 90 - 1750/675 = -1660/675 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -332/135
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