Subtract 10/32 from 70/27, Solve 2 16/27

Subtract 10/32 from 70/27

1^st number: 2 16/27, 2^nd number: 10/32

70/27 - 10/32 is 985/432.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 32 is 864

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864
For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
70/27 = 70 × 32/27 × 32 = 2240/864
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 27 = 864,
10/32 = 10 × 27/32 × 27 = 270/864
Subtract the two like fractions:
2240/864 - 270/864 = 2240 - 270/864 = 1970/864
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 985/432
In mixed form: 2121/432

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