Subtract 7/10 from 70/27
1st number: 2 16/27, 2nd number: 7/10
70/27 - 7/10 is 511/270.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 10 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 10 × 27 = 270,
7/10 = 7 × 27/10 × 27 = 189/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
700/270 - 189/270 = 700 - 189/270 = 511/270 - In mixed form: 1241/270
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