Subtract 14/3 from 27/70
1st number: 27/70, 2nd number: 4 2/3
27/70 - 14/3 is -899/210.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 3 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
27/70 = 27 × 3/70 × 3 = 81/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 70 = 210,
14/3 = 14 × 70/3 × 70 = 980/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
81/210 - 980/210 = 81 - 980/210 = -899/210
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