Subtract 70/54 from 1/10
1st number: 1/10, 2nd number: 1 16/54
1/10 - 70/54 is -323/270.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 54 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
1/10 = 1 × 27/10 × 27 = 27/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
70/54 = 70 × 5/54 × 5 = 350/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
27/270 - 350/270 = 27 - 350/270 = -323/270
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