Subtract 70/27 from 70/25
1st number: 2 20/25, 2nd number: 2 16/27
70/25 - 70/27 is 28/135.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 27 is 675
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 675 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 27 = 675,
70/25 = 70 × 27/25 × 27 = 1890/675 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 25 = 675,
70/27 = 70 × 25/27 × 25 = 1750/675 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1890/675 - 1750/675 = 1890 - 1750/675 = 140/675 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 28/135
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