Subtract 27/6 from 70/35
1st number: 2 0/35, 2nd number: 4 3/6
70/35 - 27/6 is -5/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 6 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
70/35 = 70 × 6/35 × 6 = 420/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
27/6 = 27 × 35/6 × 35 = 945/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
420/210 - 945/210 = 420 - 945/210 = -525/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/2
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