Subtract 70/27 from 42/20
1st number: 2 2/20, 2nd number: 2 16/27
42/20 - 70/27 is -133/270.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 27 is 540
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 27 = 540,
42/20 = 42 × 27/20 × 27 = 1134/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
70/27 = 70 × 20/27 × 20 = 1400/540 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1134/540 - 1400/540 = 1134 - 1400/540 = -266/540 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -133/270
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