Subtract 5/70 from 75/27
1st number: 2 21/27, 2nd number: 5/70
75/27 - 5/70 is 341/126.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 70 is 1890
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 70 = 1890,
75/27 = 75 × 70/27 × 70 = 5250/1890 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 27 = 1890,
5/70 = 5 × 27/70 × 27 = 135/1890 - Subtract the two like fractions:
5250/1890 - 135/1890 = 5250 - 135/1890 = 5115/1890 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 341/126
- In mixed form: 289/126
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