Subtract 10/27 from 70/15
1st number: 4 10/15, 2nd number: 10/27
70/15 - 10/27 is 116/27.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 27 is 135
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 9 = 135,
70/15 = 70 × 9/15 × 9 = 630/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
10/27 = 10 × 5/27 × 5 = 50/135 - Subtract the two like fractions:
630/135 - 50/135 = 630 - 50/135 = 580/135 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 116/27
- In mixed form: 48/27
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