Subtract 5/70 from 27/4
1st number: 6 3/4, 2nd number: 5/70
27/4 - 5/70 is 187/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 70 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
27/4 = 27 × 35/4 × 35 = 945/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
5/70 = 5 × 2/70 × 2 = 10/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
945/140 - 10/140 = 945 - 10/140 = 935/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 187/28
- In mixed form: 619/28
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