Subtract 10/70 from 70/27
1st number: 2 16/27, 2nd number: 10/70
70/27 - 10/70 is 463/189.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 70 is 1890
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 70 = 1890,
70/27 = 70 × 70/27 × 70 = 4900/1890 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 27 = 1890,
10/70 = 10 × 27/70 × 27 = 270/1890 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4900/1890 - 270/1890 = 4900 - 270/1890 = 4630/1890 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 463/189
- In mixed form: 285/189
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