Subtract 4/70 from 27/8
1st number: 3 3/8, 2nd number: 4/70
27/8 - 4/70 is 929/280.
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,
4/70 = 4 × 4/70 × 4 = 16/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
945/280 - 16/280 = 945 - 16/280 = 929/280 - In mixed form: 389/280
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