Subtract 27/70 from 18/20
18/20 - 27/70 is 18/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 70 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
18/20 = 18 × 7/20 × 7 = 126/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
27/70 = 27 × 2/70 × 2 = 54/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
126/140 - 54/140 = 126 - 54/140 = 72/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 18/35
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