Subtract 70/54 from 10/36
1st number: 10/36, 2nd number: 1 16/54
10/36 - 70/54 is -55/54.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 54 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
10/36 = 10 × 3/36 × 3 = 30/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
70/54 = 70 × 2/54 × 2 = 140/108 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/108 - 140/108 = 30 - 140/108 = -110/108 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -55/54
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