Subtract 40/25 from 27/70
1st number: 27/70, 2nd number: 1 15/25
27/70 - 40/25 is -17/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 25 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
27/70 = 27 × 5/70 × 5 = 135/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
40/25 = 40 × 14/25 × 14 = 560/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
135/350 - 560/350 = 135 - 560/350 = -425/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/14
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