Subtract 27/40 from 70/21
1st number: 3 7/21, 2nd number: 27/40
70/21 - 27/40 is 319/120.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 40 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 40 = 840,
70/21 = 70 × 40/21 × 40 = 2800/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 21 = 840,
27/40 = 27 × 21/40 × 21 = 567/840 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2800/840 - 567/840 = 2800 - 567/840 = 2233/840 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 319/120
- In mixed form: 279/120
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