Subtract 3/64 from 70/27
1st number: 2 16/27, 2nd number: 3/64
70/27 - 3/64 is 4399/1728.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 64 is 1728
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1728 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 64 = 1728,
70/27 = 70 × 64/27 × 64 = 4480/1728 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 27 = 1728,
3/64 = 3 × 27/64 × 27 = 81/1728 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4480/1728 - 81/1728 = 4480 - 81/1728 = 4399/1728 - In mixed form: 2943/1728
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