Subtract 21/45 from 70/27
1st number: 2 16/27, 2nd number: 21/45
70/27 - 21/45 is 287/135.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
70/27 = 70 × 5/27 × 5 = 350/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 3 = 135,
21/45 = 21 × 3/45 × 3 = 63/135 - Subtract the two like fractions:
350/135 - 63/135 = 350 - 63/135 = 287/135 - In mixed form: 217/135
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