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Subtract 27/70 from 12/14

12/14 - 27/70 is 33/70.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 70 is 70

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
    12/14 = 12 × 5/14 × 5 = 60/70
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
    27/70 = 27 × 1/70 × 1 = 27/70
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    60/70 - 27/70 = 60 - 27/70 = 33/70

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