Subtract 21/27 from 72/70
1st number: 1 2/70, 2nd number: 21/27
72/70 - 21/27 is 79/315.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 27 is 1890
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 27 = 1890,
72/70 = 72 × 27/70 × 27 = 1944/1890 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 70 = 1890,
21/27 = 21 × 70/27 × 70 = 1470/1890 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1944/1890 - 1470/1890 = 1944 - 1470/1890 = 474/1890 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 79/315
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