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Subtract 7/70 from 2/27

2/27 - 7/70 is -7/270.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 70 = 1890,
    2/27 = 2 × 70/27 × 70 = 140/1890
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 27 = 1890,
    7/70 = 7 × 27/70 × 27 = 189/1890
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    140/1890 - 189/1890 = 140 - 189/1890 = -49/1890
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/270

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