Subtract 15/27 from 70/28
1st number: 2 14/28, 2nd number: 15/27
70/28 - 15/27 is 35/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 27 is 756
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 27 = 756,
70/28 = 70 × 27/28 × 27 = 1890/756 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 28 = 756,
15/27 = 15 × 28/27 × 28 = 420/756 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1890/756 - 420/756 = 1890 - 420/756 = 1470/756 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 35/18
- In mixed form: 117/18
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