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Subtract 54/70 from 10/2

1st number: 5 0/2, 2nd number: 54/70

10/2 - 54/70 is 148/35.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 70 is 70

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 35 = 70,
    10/2 = 10 × 35/2 × 35 = 350/70
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
    54/70 = 54 × 1/70 × 1 = 54/70
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    350/70 - 54/70 = 350 - 54/70 = 296/70
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 148/35
  6. In mixed form: 48/35

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