Subtract 56/70 from 18/27
18/27 - 56/70 is -2/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 70 is 1890
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 70 = 1890,
18/27 = 18 × 70/27 × 70 = 1260/1890 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 27 = 1890,
56/70 = 56 × 27/70 × 27 = 1512/1890 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1260/1890 - 1512/1890 = 1260 - 1512/1890 = -252/1890 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/15
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