Subtract 27/70 from 81/6
1st number: 13 3/6, 2nd number: 27/70
81/6 - 27/70 is 459/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 70 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
81/6 = 81 × 35/6 × 35 = 2835/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
27/70 = 27 × 3/70 × 3 = 81/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2835/210 - 81/210 = 2835 - 81/210 = 2754/210 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 459/35
- In mixed form: 134/35
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