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Subtract 80/70 from 60/27

1st number: 2 6/27, 2nd number: 1 10/70

60/27 - 80/70 is 68/63.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 70 = 1890,
    60/27 = 60 × 70/27 × 70 = 4200/1890
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 27 = 1890,
    80/70 = 80 × 27/70 × 27 = 2160/1890
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    4200/1890 - 2160/1890 = 4200 - 2160/1890 = 2040/1890
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 68/63
  6. In mixed form: 15/63

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