Subtract 70/27 from 6/4, Solve 1 2/4

Subtract 70/27 from 6/4

1^st number: 1 2/4, 2^nd number: 2 16/27

6/4 - 70/27 is -59/54.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 27 is 108

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
6/4 = 6 × 27/4 × 27 = 162/108
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
70/27 = 70 × 4/27 × 4 = 280/108
Subtract the two like fractions:
162/108 - 280/108 = 162 - 280/108 = -118/108
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -59/54

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