Subtract 9/27 from 18/70
18/70 - 9/27 is -8/105.
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,
18/70 = 18 × 27/70 × 27 = 486/1890 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 70 = 1890,
9/27 = 9 × 70/27 × 70 = 630/1890 - Subtract the two like fractions:
486/1890 - 630/1890 = 486 - 630/1890 = -144/1890 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -8/105
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