Subtract 70/27 from 12/70
1st number: 12/70, 2nd number: 2 16/27
12/70 - 70/27 is -2288/945.
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,
12/70 = 12 × 27/70 × 27 = 324/1890 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 70 = 1890,
70/27 = 70 × 70/27 × 70 = 4900/1890 - Subtract the two like fractions:
324/1890 - 4900/1890 = 324 - 4900/1890 = -4576/1890 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2288/945
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