Subtract 27/81 from 2/70
2/70 - 27/81 is -32/105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 81 is 5670
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 5670 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 81 = 5670,
2/70 = 2 × 81/70 × 81 = 162/5670 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 70 = 5670,
27/81 = 27 × 70/81 × 70 = 1890/5670 - Subtract the two like fractions:
162/5670 - 1890/5670 = 162 - 1890/5670 = -1728/5670 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -32/105
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