Subtract 14/70 from 50/27
1st number: 1 23/27, 2nd number: 14/70
50/27 - 14/70 is 223/135.
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,
50/27 = 50 × 70/27 × 70 = 3500/1890 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 27 = 1890,
14/70 = 14 × 27/70 × 27 = 378/1890 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3500/1890 - 378/1890 = 3500 - 378/1890 = 3122/1890 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 223/135
- In mixed form: 188/135
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