Subtract 40/27 from 4/70
1st number: 4/70, 2nd number: 1 13/27
4/70 - 40/27 is -1346/945.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 27 is 1890
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 27 = 1890,
4/70 = 4 × 27/70 × 27 = 108/1890 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 70 = 1890,
40/27 = 40 × 70/27 × 70 = 2800/1890 - Subtract the two like fractions:
108/1890 - 2800/1890 = 108 - 2800/1890 = -2692/1890 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1346/945
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