Subtract 27/20 from 70/14
1st number: 5 0/14, 2nd number: 1 7/20
70/14 - 27/20 is 73/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 20 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 10 = 140,
70/14 = 70 × 10/14 × 10 = 700/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
27/20 = 27 × 7/20 × 7 = 189/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
700/140 - 189/140 = 700 - 189/140 = 511/140 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 73/20
- In mixed form: 313/20
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