Subtract 63/27 from 70/5
1st number: 14 0/5, 2nd number: 2 9/27
70/5 - 63/27 is 35/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 27 is 135
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 27 = 135,
70/5 = 70 × 27/5 × 27 = 1890/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
63/27 = 63 × 5/27 × 5 = 315/135 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1890/135 - 315/135 = 1890 - 315/135 = 1575/135 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 35/3
- In mixed form: 112/3
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