Subtract 2/27 from 70/28
1st number: 2 14/28, 2nd number: 2/27
70/28 - 2/27 is 131/54.
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,
2/27 = 2 × 28/27 × 28 = 56/756 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1890/756 - 56/756 = 1890 - 56/756 = 1834/756 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 131/54
- In mixed form: 223/54
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