Subtract 70/75 from 49/27
1st number: 1 22/27, 2nd number: 70/75
49/27 - 70/75 is 119/135.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 75 is 675
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 675 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 25 = 675,
49/27 = 49 × 25/27 × 25 = 1225/675 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 9 = 675,
70/75 = 70 × 9/75 × 9 = 630/675 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1225/675 - 630/675 = 1225 - 630/675 = 595/675 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 119/135
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