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Subtract 27/10 from 60/14

1st number: 4 4/14, 2nd number: 2 7/10

60/14 - 27/10 is 111/70.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 10 is 70

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
    60/14 = 60 × 5/14 × 5 = 300/70
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
    27/10 = 27 × 7/10 × 7 = 189/70
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    300/70 - 189/70 = 300 - 189/70 = 111/70
  5. In mixed form: 141/70

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