Subtract 25/70 from 56/27
1st number: 2 2/27, 2nd number: 25/70
56/27 - 25/70 is 649/378.
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,
56/27 = 56 × 70/27 × 70 = 3920/1890 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 27 = 1890,
25/70 = 25 × 27/70 × 27 = 675/1890 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3920/1890 - 675/1890 = 3920 - 675/1890 = 3245/1890 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 649/378
- In mixed form: 1271/378
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