Subtract 50/70 from 27/6
1st number: 4 3/6, 2nd number: 50/70
27/6 - 50/70 is 53/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 70 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
27/6 = 27 × 35/6 × 35 = 945/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
50/70 = 50 × 3/70 × 3 = 150/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
945/210 - 150/210 = 945 - 150/210 = 795/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 53/14
- In mixed form: 311/14
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