Subtract 32/70 from 27/7
1st number: 3 6/7, 2nd number: 32/70
27/7 - 32/70 is 17/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 70 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 10 = 70,
27/7 = 27 × 10/7 × 10 = 270/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
32/70 = 32 × 1/70 × 1 = 32/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
270/70 - 32/70 = 270 - 32/70 = 238/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/5
- In mixed form: 32/5
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