Subtract 25/27 from 15/70
15/70 - 25/27 is -269/378.
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,
15/70 = 15 × 27/70 × 27 = 405/1890 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 70 = 1890,
25/27 = 25 × 70/27 × 70 = 1750/1890 - Subtract the two like fractions:
405/1890 - 1750/1890 = 405 - 1750/1890 = -1345/1890 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -269/378
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