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Subtract 70/27 from 56/10

1st number: 5 6/10, 2nd number: 2 16/27

56/10 - 70/27 is 406/135.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 27 is 270

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
    56/10 = 56 × 27/10 × 27 = 1512/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
    70/27 = 70 × 10/27 × 10 = 700/270
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1512/270 - 700/270 = 1512 - 700/270 = 812/270
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 406/135
  6. In mixed form: 31/135

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