Subtract 2/6 from 27/70
27/70 - 2/6 is 11/210.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 6 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 6 × 35 = 210,
2/6 = 2 × 35/6 × 35 = 70/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
81/210 - 70/210 = 81 - 70/210 = 11/210
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