Subtract 10/70 from 28/27
1st number: 1 1/27, 2nd number: 10/70
28/27 - 10/70 is 169/189.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 70 is 1890
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 70 = 1890,
28/27 = 28 × 70/27 × 70 = 1960/1890 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 27 = 1890,
10/70 = 10 × 27/70 × 27 = 270/1890 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1960/1890 - 270/1890 = 1960 - 270/1890 = 1690/1890 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 169/189
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