Subtract 5/70 from 7/27
7/27 - 5/70 is 71/378.
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,
7/27 = 7 × 70/27 × 70 = 490/1890 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 27 = 1890,
5/70 = 5 × 27/70 × 27 = 135/1890 - Subtract the two like fractions:
490/1890 - 135/1890 = 490 - 135/1890 = 355/1890 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 71/378
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