Subtract 14/27 from 70/30
1st number: 2 10/30, 2nd number: 14/27
70/30 - 14/27 is 49/27.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 27 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
70/30 = 70 × 9/30 × 9 = 630/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
14/27 = 14 × 10/27 × 10 = 140/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
630/270 - 140/270 = 630 - 140/270 = 490/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/27
- In mixed form: 122/27
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