Subtract 2/70 from 42/27
1st number: 1 15/27, 2nd number: 2/70
42/27 - 2/70 is 481/315.
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,
42/27 = 42 × 70/27 × 70 = 2940/1890 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 27 = 1890,
2/70 = 2 × 27/70 × 27 = 54/1890 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2940/1890 - 54/1890 = 2940 - 54/1890 = 2886/1890 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 481/315
- In mixed form: 1166/315
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