Subtract 70/27 from 7/10
1st number: 7/10, 2nd number: 2 16/27
7/10 - 70/27 is -511/270.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
7/10 = 7 × 27/10 × 27 = 189/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
70/27 = 70 × 10/27 × 10 = 700/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
189/270 - 700/270 = 189 - 700/270 = -511/270
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