Subtract 27/28 from 70/10
1st number: 7 0/10, 2nd number: 27/28
70/10 - 27/28 is 169/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 28 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 14 = 140,
70/10 = 70 × 14/10 × 14 = 980/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
27/28 = 27 × 5/28 × 5 = 135/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
980/140 - 135/140 = 980 - 135/140 = 845/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 169/28
- In mixed form: 61/28
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