Subtract 6/70 from 3/54
3/54 - 6/70 is -19/630.
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,
3/54 = 3 × 35/54 × 35 = 105/1890 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 27 = 1890,
6/70 = 6 × 27/70 × 27 = 162/1890 - Subtract the two like fractions:
105/1890 - 162/1890 = 105 - 162/1890 = -57/1890 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/630
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