Subtract 8/27 from 16/70
16/70 - 8/27 is -64/945.
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,
16/70 = 16 × 27/70 × 27 = 432/1890 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 70 = 1890,
8/27 = 8 × 70/27 × 70 = 560/1890 - Subtract the two like fractions:
432/1890 - 560/1890 = 432 - 560/1890 = -128/1890 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -64/945
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