Subtract 6/70 from 27/18
1st number: 1 9/18, 2nd number: 6/70
27/18 - 6/70 is 99/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 70 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
27/18 = 27 × 35/18 × 35 = 945/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
6/70 = 6 × 9/70 × 9 = 54/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
945/630 - 54/630 = 945 - 54/630 = 891/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 99/70
- In mixed form: 129/70
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