Subtract 20/30 from 70/27
1st number: 2 16/27, 2nd number: 20/30
70/27 - 20/30 is 52/27.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 30 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
70/27 = 70 × 10/27 × 10 = 700/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
20/30 = 20 × 9/30 × 9 = 180/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
700/270 - 180/270 = 700 - 180/270 = 520/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 52/27
- In mixed form: 125/27
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