Subtract 5/27 from 40/70
40/70 - 5/27 is 73/189.
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,
40/70 = 40 × 27/70 × 27 = 1080/1890 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 70 = 1890,
5/27 = 5 × 70/27 × 70 = 350/1890 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1080/1890 - 350/1890 = 1080 - 350/1890 = 730/1890 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 73/189
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