Subtract 70/30 from 50/27
1st number: 1 23/27, 2nd number: 2 10/30
50/27 - 70/30 is -13/27.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 30 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
50/27 = 50 × 10/27 × 10 = 500/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
70/30 = 70 × 9/30 × 9 = 630/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
500/270 - 630/270 = 500 - 630/270 = -130/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/27
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