Subtract 25/12 from 70/27
1st number: 2 16/27, 2nd number: 2 1/12
70/27 - 25/12 is 55/108.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 12 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
70/27 = 70 × 4/27 × 4 = 280/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
25/12 = 25 × 9/12 × 9 = 225/108 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/108 - 225/108 = 280 - 225/108 = 55/108
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