Subtract 14/12 from 27/70
1st number: 27/70, 2nd number: 1 2/12
27/70 - 14/12 is -82/105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 12 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
27/70 = 27 × 6/70 × 6 = 162/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
14/12 = 14 × 35/12 × 35 = 490/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
162/420 - 490/420 = 162 - 490/420 = -328/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -82/105
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