Subtract 16/27 from 7/70
7/70 - 16/27 is -133/270.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 27 is 1890
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 27 = 1890,
7/70 = 7 × 27/70 × 27 = 189/1890 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 70 = 1890,
16/27 = 16 × 70/27 × 70 = 1120/1890 - Subtract the two like fractions:
189/1890 - 1120/1890 = 189 - 1120/1890 = -931/1890 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -133/270
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