Subtract 8/70 from 27/28
27/28 - 8/70 is 17/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 70 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
27/28 = 27 × 5/28 × 5 = 135/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
8/70 = 8 × 2/70 × 2 = 16/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
135/140 - 16/140 = 135 - 16/140 = 119/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/20
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