Subtract 15/70 from 27/14
1st number: 1 13/14, 2nd number: 15/70
27/14 - 15/70 is 12/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 70 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
27/14 = 27 × 5/14 × 5 = 135/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
15/70 = 15 × 1/70 × 1 = 15/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
135/70 - 15/70 = 135 - 15/70 = 120/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 12/7
- In mixed form: 15/7
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