Subtract 27/70 from 50/15
1st number: 3 5/15, 2nd number: 27/70
50/15 - 27/70 is 619/210.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 70 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
50/15 = 50 × 14/15 × 14 = 700/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
27/70 = 27 × 3/70 × 3 = 81/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
700/210 - 81/210 = 700 - 81/210 = 619/210 - In mixed form: 2199/210
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