Subtract 27/7 from 70/10
1st number: 7 0/10, 2nd number: 3 6/7
70/10 - 27/7 is 22/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 7 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
70/10 = 70 × 7/10 × 7 = 490/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 10 = 70,
27/7 = 27 × 10/7 × 10 = 270/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
490/70 - 270/70 = 490 - 270/70 = 220/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 22/7
- In mixed form: 31/7
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