Subtract 70/4 from 14/27
1st number: 14/27, 2nd number: 17 2/4
14/27 - 70/4 is -917/54.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 4 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
14/27 = 14 × 4/27 × 4 = 56/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
70/4 = 70 × 27/4 × 27 = 1890/108 - Subtract the two like fractions:
56/108 - 1890/108 = 56 - 1890/108 = -1834/108 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -917/54
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