Subtract 14/70 from 27/8
1st number: 3 3/8, 2nd number: 14/70
27/8 - 14/70 is 127/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 70 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
27/8 = 27 × 35/8 × 35 = 945/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
14/70 = 14 × 4/70 × 4 = 56/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
945/280 - 56/280 = 945 - 56/280 = 889/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 127/40
- In mixed form: 37/40
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