Subtract 12/70 from 1/54
1/54 - 12/70 is -289/1890.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 70 is 1890
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 35 = 1890,
1/54 = 1 × 35/54 × 35 = 35/1890 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 27 = 1890,
12/70 = 12 × 27/70 × 27 = 324/1890 - Subtract the two like fractions:
35/1890 - 324/1890 = 35 - 324/1890 = -289/1890
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