Subtract 5/90 from 27/70
27/70 - 5/90 is 104/315.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 90 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
27/70 = 27 × 9/70 × 9 = 243/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
5/90 = 5 × 7/90 × 7 = 35/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
243/630 - 35/630 = 243 - 35/630 = 208/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 104/315
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