Subtract 35/70 from 4/27
4/27 - 35/70 is -19/54.
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,
4/27 = 4 × 70/27 × 70 = 280/1890 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 27 = 1890,
35/70 = 35 × 27/70 × 27 = 945/1890 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/1890 - 945/1890 = 280 - 945/1890 = -665/1890 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/54
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