Subtract 10/70 from 27/3, Solve 9 0/3

Subtract 10/70 from 27/3

1^st number: 9 0/3, 2^nd number: 10/70

27/3 - 10/70 is 62/7.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 70 is 210

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 70 = 210,
27/3 = 27 × 70/3 × 70 = 1890/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
10/70 = 10 × 3/70 × 3 = 30/210
Subtract the two like fractions:
1890/210 - 30/210 = 1890 - 30/210 = 1860/210
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 62/7
In mixed form: 86/7

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