Subtract 40/81 from 70/27
1st number: 2 16/27, 2nd number: 40/81
70/27 - 40/81 is 170/81.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 81 is 81
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 81 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 3 = 81,
70/27 = 70 × 3/27 × 3 = 210/81 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 1 = 81,
40/81 = 40 × 1/81 × 1 = 40/81 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/81 - 40/81 = 210 - 40/81 = 170/81 - In mixed form: 28/81
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