Subtract 9/27 from 15/70
15/70 - 9/27 is -5/42.
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,
9/27 = 9 × 70/27 × 70 = 630/1890 - Subtract the two like fractions:
405/1890 - 630/1890 = 405 - 630/1890 = -225/1890 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/42
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