Subtract 27/21 from 70/5
1st number: 14 0/5, 2nd number: 1 6/21
70/5 - 27/21 is 89/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 21 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 21 = 105,
70/5 = 70 × 21/5 × 21 = 1470/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 5 = 105,
27/21 = 27 × 5/21 × 5 = 135/105 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1470/105 - 135/105 = 1470 - 135/105 = 1335/105 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 89/7
- In mixed form: 125/7
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