Subtract 72/70 from 27/6
1st number: 4 3/6, 2nd number: 1 2/70
27/6 - 72/70 is 243/70.
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,
72/70 = 72 × 3/70 × 3 = 216/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
945/210 - 216/210 = 945 - 216/210 = 729/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 243/70
- In mixed form: 333/70
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