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Subtract 10/45 from 70/27

1st number: 2 16/27, 2nd number: 10/45

70/27 - 10/45 is 64/27.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 27 and 45 is 135

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
    70/27 = 70 × 5/27 × 5 = 350/135
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 3 = 135,
    10/45 = 10 × 3/45 × 3 = 30/135
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    350/135 - 30/135 = 350 - 30/135 = 320/135
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 64/27
  6. In mixed form: 210/27

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