Subtract 27/70 from 18/4, Solve 4 2/4

Subtract 27/70 from 18/4

1^st number: 4 2/4, 2^nd number: 27/70

18/4 - 27/70 is 144/35.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 70 is 140

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
18/4 = 18 × 35/4 × 35 = 630/140
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
27/70 = 27 × 2/70 × 2 = 54/140
Subtract the two like fractions:
630/140 - 54/140 = 630 - 54/140 = 576/140
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 144/35
In mixed form: 44/35

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