Subtract 72/35 from 27/10
1st number: 2 7/10, 2nd number: 2 2/35
27/10 - 72/35 is 9/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 35 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
27/10 = 27 × 7/10 × 7 = 189/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
72/35 = 72 × 2/35 × 2 = 144/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
189/70 - 144/70 = 189 - 144/70 = 45/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 9/14
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