Subtract 27/70 from 9/8
1st number: 1 1/8, 2nd number: 27/70
9/8 - 27/70 is 207/280.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 70 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
9/8 = 9 × 35/8 × 35 = 315/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
27/70 = 27 × 4/70 × 4 = 108/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
315/280 - 108/280 = 315 - 108/280 = 207/280
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