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Subtract 5/27 from 70/30

1st number: 2 10/30, 2nd number: 5/27

70/30 - 5/27 is 58/27.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
    70/30 = 70 × 9/30 × 9 = 630/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
    5/27 = 5 × 10/27 × 10 = 50/270
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    630/270 - 50/270 = 630 - 50/270 = 580/270
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 58/27
  6. In mixed form: 24/27

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