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Subtract 60/70 from 5/27

5/27 - 60/70 is -127/189.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 70 = 1890,
    5/27 = 5 × 70/27 × 70 = 350/1890
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 27 = 1890,
    60/70 = 60 × 27/70 × 27 = 1620/1890
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    350/1890 - 1620/1890 = 350 - 1620/1890 = -1270/1890
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -127/189

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