Subtract 56/27 from 70/90
1st number: 70/90, 2nd number: 2 2/27
70/90 - 56/27 is -35/27.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 27 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 3 = 270,
70/90 = 70 × 3/90 × 3 = 210/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
56/27 = 56 × 10/27 × 10 = 560/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/270 - 560/270 = 210 - 560/270 = -350/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -35/27
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