Subtract 70/10 from 1/54
1st number: 1/54, 2nd number: 7 0/10
1/54 - 70/10 is -377/54.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 10 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
1/54 = 1 × 5/54 × 5 = 5/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
70/10 = 70 × 27/10 × 27 = 1890/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
5/270 - 1890/270 = 5 - 1890/270 = -1885/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -377/54
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