Subtract 40/27 from 7/70
1st number: 7/70, 2nd number: 1 13/27
7/70 - 40/27 is -373/270.
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,
40/27 = 40 × 70/27 × 70 = 2800/1890 - Subtract the two like fractions:
189/1890 - 2800/1890 = 189 - 2800/1890 = -2611/1890 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -373/270
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