Subtract 5/70 from 27/63
27/63 - 5/70 is 5/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 70 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 10 = 630,
27/63 = 27 × 10/63 × 10 = 270/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
5/70 = 5 × 9/70 × 9 = 45/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
270/630 - 45/630 = 270 - 45/630 = 225/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/14
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